Description
This Best Crockpot Ground Beef Taco Soup is a quick dinner idea packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor, tender ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered low and slow for an easy recipe the whole family will love. It is one of those comforting food ideas that works for busy weeknights, meal prep, cozy dinner ideas, and casual gatherings when you need a hearty crockpot meal with very little effort.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces
1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, 10 ounces
1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, 15 ounces, drained
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the beef is evenly coated.
3. Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, Rotel, tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
Brown the ground beef first for the best flavor and texture.
Drain and rinse the beans so the broth stays balanced and not overly salty.
Add toppings just before serving to keep the textures fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg