Description
This hearty Crockpot Taco Soup combines lean ground beef, beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes with a blend of spices in a slow cooker for an easy, flavorful meal. Perfect for busy days, it simmers slowly to meld all the rich flavors, and can be personalized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or shredded cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (4 fluid ounce) can diced green chilis with juices
Liquids
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Scallions
- Avocado
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the extra lean ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, drain most of the fat, leaving a small amount for flavor, and transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Add the chopped onion, drained corn, black beans, red kidney beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices, diced green chilis with juices, beef broth, water, and all the spices (oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper if using) to the slow cooker. Stir everything well to combine.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Prepare Toppings and Serve: Before serving, prepare your chosen toppings such as sour cream, tortilla strips, scallions, avocado, or shredded cheese. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with your preferred toppings and enjoy.
Notes
- Leaner beef helps keep this soup healthier while still providing rich flavor.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount based on your preferred spice level or omit for a milder taste.
- This soup reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To thicken the soup, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- For vegetarian variation, omit the beef and use vegetable broth instead.
