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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Learn how to make rich slow cooker taco soup with browned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and taco ranch seasoning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef (85/15) or ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning or 3 tbsp homemade taco spice
  • 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning mix or 3 tbsp dry ranch powder
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can sweet whole kernel corn undrained
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce plain
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or low-sodium chicken broth

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • 12-inch Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1.5 lb lean ground beef and 1 finely diced medium yellow onion to the skillet.
  3. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon until browned and onions are translucent.
  4. Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Drain excess fat from the skillet and transfer the beef mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  6. Sprinkle 1 oz taco seasoning and 1 oz dry ranch seasoning mix evenly over the beef.
  7. Add 15 oz drained black beans, 15 oz drained kidney beans, 15 oz undrained corn, 14.5 oz undrained diced tomatoes, 10 oz undrained tomatoes with green chilies, and 8 oz tomato sauce into the slow cooker.
  8. Pour 2 cups low-sodium beef broth over the top of the ingredients.
  9. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until spices dissolve and ingredients are evenly mixed.
  10. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
  11. Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve with optional toppings such as tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, or sour cream.

Notes

If using 90/10 ground beef or ground turkey, add 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet before browning to prevent sticking.
To double the recipe for a crowd, use an 8-quart slow cooker and increase low-heat cook time by 1 hour.
For high-altitude cooking (above 3,000 feet), extend the slow cooker time by 45 minutes on LOW.