Crockpot Ground Beef Taco Soup (Printable)
Seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes slow-cooked with taco spices for a hearty, comforting meal ready when you need it.
# What You’ll 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 (optional)
→ 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 or 3 tablespoons homemade
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 Steps:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Transfer the entire mixture to the crockpot.
03 - Pour corn, diced tomatoes with juices, green chilies (if using), black beans, and kidney beans into the crockpot.
04 - Pour beef broth over ingredients. Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, black pepper, and salt evenly across the top. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors.
05 - Cover and cook on Low setting for 6-7 hours or on High setting for 3-4 hours until flavors are melded and vegetables are tender.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt or spices as desired. Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Dump everything in the crockpot and walk away while it transforms into something incredible
- The leftovers taste even better the next day, so meal prep becomes effortless
02 -
- Skip browning the beef and the soup ends up greasy with gray meat floating in it
- Using high heat the entire time makes the beans start to break down and get mushy
03 -
- Making homemade taco seasoning lets you control the sodium level and customize the spices
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving brightens everything