Description
Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup made with ground meat, beans, corn, and bold Mexican spices. Everything simmers together in a crockpot for a cozy and satisfying one-pot meal perfect for Taco Tuesday or any busy weeknight.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (16-ounce) jar thick salsa
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can chili beans
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken or beef stock
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked meat to a slow cooker.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, salsa, black beans, chili beans, corn, taco seasoning, Ranch seasoning, and stock to the slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until onions are soft and flavors are well developed.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot with additional cheese, sour cream, corn chips, or your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- This soup freezes well—store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Customize with toppings like avocado, jalapeños, green onions, or cilantro.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra brightness before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 568
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
