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A hand holds a ladle of soup with ground beef, corn, tomatoes, beans, and green onions over a pot filled with the same soup, topped with shredded cheese.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup (Ground Beef)

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This easy slow cooker taco soup simmers ground beef, black beans, corn, and a homemade spice blend into a hearty, no-packet weeknight dinner!
Course dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword Crockpot, crockpot taco soup, ground beef taco soup, hearty, one pot, Slow Cooker, slow cooker taco soup, taco soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 379
Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilis (such as Rotel)
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilis
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen-defrosted corn
  • 1 quart chicken stock (or beef broth)

To Add at the End

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the ground beef, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, granulated garlic, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  • To a 6-quart slow cooker, add the cooked onion and ground beef, black beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chilis, corn, and stock, stirring until well combined.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Uncover and add the lime juice, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt or lime juice if desired. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Notes

  • Ground Beef: I prefer 90/10 lean ground beef so the soup doesn't end up with a layer of grease on top, but if you have 80/20 I just be sure to drain it well after browning.
  • Serving suggestions: Fresh cilantro, chopped onion, grated cheese (traditional or dairy-free), sour cream, corn chips, avocado, and hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 1428mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 854IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 7mg
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