Description
A hearty, flavorful taco soup made with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning, perfect for warming up on a cozy night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 8 oz crushed tortilla chips (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and bell pepper until fully cooked, draining excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked beef and vegetables to a slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and the entire packet of taco seasoning to the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine, then cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro on top if desired.
- Serve the soup hot, optionally topped with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with 2 cups of cooked lentils or plant‑based crumbles and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: taco soup, slow cooker, comfort food