Easy Taco Soup
My Easy Taco Soup is a warm and hearty dish packed with flavor, perfect for a cozy meal with all your favorite toppings!
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 .lb ground beef browned
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 15 oz. pinto beans canned: drained
- 15 oz. black beans canned: drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. sweet corn canned: drained
- 16 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 c. chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings of choice cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, green onions, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown 1 lb. of ground beef over medium heat and drain excess fat if necessary.
- Dice ½ medium yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 jalapeño. Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic.
- Transfer the browned ground beef to your crockpot.
- Sprinkle 1 packet of taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper over the beef. Stir to coat evenly.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and jalapeño to the crockpot.
- Pour in 1 can (15 oz.) of pinto beans (drained), 1 can (15 oz.) of black beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 can (15 oz.) of sweet corn (drained). Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Add 2 cans (8 oz. each) of tomato sauce and 2 cups of chicken broth. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 4-6 hours or on High for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
- Once cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with your choice of toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you like it spicy, feel free to add more jalapeño or a splash of hot sauce. For a milder dish, you can tone down or skip the cayenne pepper.
- If it’s too thick, you can always add a little more chicken broth. If it’s too thin, just let it cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- This dish actually tastes even better the next day, so it’s a great one to make ahead and reheat.
- Don’t skip the toppings! They add texture and extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 784mgPotassium: 1289mgFiber: 16gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1134IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 6mg
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