Crockpot Ground Beef Taco Soup (Printable)
Slow-cooked comfort with seasoned beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes in a rich, spiced broth.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Transfer mixture to the crockpot.
03 - Add corn, diced tomatoes with juices, green chilies, black beans, and kidney beans to the crockpot. Pour in beef broth and stir to combine.
04 - Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, black pepper, and salt over all ingredients. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
05 - Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or on High for 3-4 hours until flavors have melded and vegetables are tender.
06 - Taste the soup and add additional salt, pepper, or cumin if desired.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, or tortilla chips.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that lets you walk away for six hours
- The kind of meal that somehow tastes even better leftover the next day
02 -
- Draining the beef fat prevents the soup from becoming too greasy during long cooking
- The soup will thicken as it sits, so add extra broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
- Make your own taco seasoning to control sodium levels and customize spice intensity
- Let the soup rest for 15 minutes off the heat before serving for the best flavor melding