Description
Savory Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a must-try delight that combines hearty ingredients for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Transfer the cooked meat to the slow cooker. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the soup.
- Substitute the ground meat with shredded chicken or a plant-based protein for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg