Description
Ready to turn dinner into a fiesta? This Best Crockpot Ground Beef Taco Soup is a warm, hearty, flavor-packed one-pot wonder perfect for an easy dinner or game day gathering. With just a few pantry staples and a slow cooker, you can make a delicious and filling soup that combines the bold spices of tacos with the comfort of soup. It’s the perfect answer to busy nights when you want something tasty, hands-free, and family-approved. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, or a freezer-friendly meal, this easy taco soup recipe has you covered!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz can corn, drained
15 oz can diced tomatoes
10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade mix
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
2 cups beef broth or water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until fully cooked and softened, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
2. Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture into the crockpot.
3. Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and tomato sauce into the crockpot.
4. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder (if using), and season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Pour in beef broth or water. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, if needed.
8. Serve hot, garnished with cheese, sour cream, green onions, tortilla strips, or any toppings of your choice.
Notes
Use lean ground beef or swap for ground turkey for a lighter version.
Always brown the meat before adding to the slow cooker to develop richer flavor.
You can thicken the soup with a tablespoon of tomato paste or reduce the broth for a chunkier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg