Description
This Crock Pot Taco Soup is a Tex-Mex favorite, featuring ground beef, beans, tomatoes, corn, and a flavorful blend of taco seasoning and ranch mix. It’s a one-pot, slow cooker meal that’s easy to make, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep or freezing. Serve it with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and avocado for a delicious and comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth for a lighter version)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Toppings (Optional but Highly Recommended!):
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Diced avocado
- Cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Tortilla chips or cornbread for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drain any excess grease and transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Step 2: Add the Rest of the Ingredients
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the crock pot.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3: Slow Cook to Perfection
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Stir occasionally to ensure the flavors blend beautifully.
Step 4: Adjust and Serve
- Give the soup a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips!
Notes
- For a thicker soup: Reduce broth to 1 ½ cups or mash some of the beans.
- For extra spice: Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
- For a creamy twist: Stir in ½ cup cream cheese or heavy cream before serving.
- For a lighter version: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup / Stew
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg