Slow Cooker Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food -- hearty, flavorful, and oh-so-easy to make! This crockpot recipe is a family favorite that's perfect for busy weeknights. After you cook the ground beef, add it to the slow cooker with the other ingredients. Then, seal the lid. Let it work its slow-cooking magic while you go about your day!
Add Mexican cheese, sour cream, corn chips, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced avocado. These toppings will make your crockpot taco soup unique.
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🗝️ Recipe's key points
- This slow cooker taco soup is effortless to make with only 10 minutes of preparation.
- Easily adapt this recipe to suit the level of heat that you are comfortable with.
- This Crock Pot taco soup recipe is a great freezer meal. It’s perfect for busy days or for giving to friends and family.
This crockpot taco soup has great textures and rich flavors. It's no surprise that people might choose it over traditional tacos. This soup is warm and comforting!
🛒 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
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- Ground beef -- may also use venison, pork, chicken, or turkey
- Pinto beans
- Black beans
- Corn
- Beef Broth
- Taco seasoning -- 1 oz. Packet or homemade taco seasoning
- Taco sauce -- your choice of heat level
- Onion and garlic
- Canned tomato with chilies - mild or hot, your choice
- Salt and Pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
🗒 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Add the beef and onions to a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft.
- Mix in the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef mixture to the slow cooker pot.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Stir the ingredients and then cover to cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
- Serve your crockpot taco soup with your favorite toppings.
🥫 Storage
Once it is completely cool, store the slow-cooker taco soup in an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you want to freeze it, it will last for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen taco soup overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or in a pot on medium heat.
📚 Variations
- Seasoning: Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin if you don't have taco seasoning. I love making my own taco seasoning mix for a variety of recipes.
- Consistency of soup: Add a cornstarch slurry, some instant mashed potatoes or mash some of the beans in this soup for a thicker soup.
- Stovetop: This slow cooker taco soup recipe can be made on the stovetop. Brown the ground beef like you do for the slow cooker. Let the soup mixture simmer on the stovetop for 20 minutes.
- Level of spicy heat: Easily adjust the heat level in this Crock Pot taco soup. Regular canned tomatoes are good for a milder flavor. If you want more heat, add extra cayenne pepper.
- Ground meat: Ground sausage, ground turkey, ground pork, or ground chicken are good alternatives to ground beef.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- You can adjust the volume of soup made to suit the size of slow cooker that you have. I recommend using a 6 quart slow cooker (or larger) when following this Crock Pot Taco Soup Recipe. You can halve the recipe if you have a smaller slow cooker.
- Reduce extra clean-up by browning the ground beef in the slow cooker pot. Then, add the other ingredients.
- Feel free to make your own taco seasoning, like I have with my homemade taco mix. It's a great way to have better control over your seasonings.
🤔 FAQs
Taco soup and chili are not the same dish with different names. However, they do share some similar ingredients and have a similar consistency. Typically, taco soup contains more liquid than a classic chili.
Absolutely! Season the pork and add it to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients. Cook the pork for 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. Remove the pork to shred it and then mix it back into any saucy mixture for purposes of assembling your pork tacos.
Typically, taco soup is a little thick. However, if you want yours to be thicker, you could add a little cornstarch slurry or even sprinkle some instant mashed potatoes. A great way to do it would be to take some of the beans and mash them.
Add a teaspoon of Chili Powder and a teaspoon of Cumin. You may also need to add salt and pepper to taste.
Depending on the ingredients, this taco soup has canned beans, which are prone to falling apart if cooked too long. If you don’t mind that, you could keep it on low for longer.
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🍽 What to serve with Slow Cooker taco soup
Easy slow cooker taco soup is a heart and filling meal that you can serve as is, and topped with your favorite garnishes.
That said, I always love to pair soup, chili, or stew with a side of cornbread (or these scrumptious Jiffy cornbread muffins), crusty Italian sandwich rolls, or flatbread. Anything that will soak up any leftover soup will do!
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Large 12-inch skillet
- Slow Cooker - 6 quart or larger
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
Ecco (there you have it) - Slow Cooker Taco Soup made with beef! As we wrap up this flavorful Southwest journey, let's talk about the real MVP of this dish - its convenience!
Picture this: busy weekends, game days, or those moments when you just want to kick back and relax without being stuck in the kitchen. That's where this hearty and delicious taco soup swoops in to save the day! It's a crowd-pleaser that lets you enjoy the game. You can also spend quality time with loved ones. All of this happens while you savor the warm comfort and flavors of a homemade meal.
On those relaxed days when cooking seems like a chore, try this easy crockpot taco soup. It’s a simple recipe for a stress-free and satisfying meal. Cheers to good times and good food! Buon appetito!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup: Taco Night in a Bowl
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
- 1 LB Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 15 oz. Whole Kernel Corn 1 can drained
- 15 oz Black Beans 1 can drained and rinsed
- 15 oz Pinto Beans 1 can drained and rinsed
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce 1 can
- 5 Cups Beef Broth
- 10.5 oz Tomatoes and Chilies (Rotel) can Ro-tel tomatoes
- ½ Cup Taco Sauce like Ortega Sauce
- 1 oz Packet Taco Seasoning 3 Tablespoons if using your own
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Optional Toppings: Mexican Cheese Sour Cream, Corn Chips, Cilantro, Limes, Avocado
Instructions
- Add the beef and the diced onions to a large 12” Skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains and the onions are soft.
- Add the garlic and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Add to your slow cooker, with all the remaining ingredients.
- Stir ingredients, then cover. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
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