Crockpot Ground Beef Taco Soup (Print)
Savory slow-cooked soup with seasoned beef, beans, corn, and taco spices. Ready after hours in the crockpot.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
06 - 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
07 - 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
→ Beans
08 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
→ Liquids
10 - 2 cups beef broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
12 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
14 - Salt, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
15 - Shredded cheese
16 - Sour cream
17 - Chopped cilantro
18 - Sliced jalapeños
19 - Tortilla chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Transfer the beef mixture and sautéed vegetables to the crockpot.
03 - Add corn, diced tomatoes with their juices, green chilies, black beans, and kidney beans to the crockpot.
04 - Pour in the beef broth. Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, black pepper, and salt over the ingredients. Stir everything thoroughly to combine.
05 - Cover the crockpot and cook on Low setting for 6-7 hours or on High setting for 3-4 hours until flavors are fully melded.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot accompanied by your choice of toppings.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the ultimate set it and forget it meal that tastes even better the next day
- The toppings bar makes everyone feel like theyre customizing their own bowl at a restaurant
- One pot feeds a crowd or provides lunch for the whole week
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- Dont skip browning the beef first, as raw ground beef can make the soup greasy and less flavorful
- The soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of water or broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
- Making your own taco seasoning lets you control the salt and avoid additives
- A splash of lime juice right before serving brightens all the rich, hearty flavors