Description
This Taco Soup in a Slow Cooker is a hearty, flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Packed with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and zesty taco seasoning, it’s a comforting meal for busy weeknights or family dinners. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the rich, bold flavors that come together effortlessly.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn (or canned corn, drained)
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 cups beef or chicken broth
1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional for extra spice)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro
Tortilla chips or strips
avocado
Instructions
Brown the Meat:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
Sauté the Onion:
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent (about 3 minutes). Add to the slow cooker.
Combine Ingredients:
Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and broth to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and chili powder (if using). Stir to combine.
Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
Taste and Adjust:
Before serving, taste the soup and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8
- Calories: 250-300 (varies with toppings)
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg