Easy Hearty Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe 5-Ingredient Perfect Comfort Meal
A simple, comforting taco soup made with just five main ingredients, perfect for cozy dinners and easy slow cooker meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (85% lean preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 packet (about 2 tablespoons) Mexican taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups (475 ml) beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until no longer pink and starting to brown. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef into the crockpot (6-quart recommended).
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans and fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juices to the crockpot.
- Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle the taco seasoning mix evenly over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra taco seasoning if needed. Stir well.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with optional garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
Browning the beef adds flavor and reduces grease. Rinse beans to avoid excess starch and salt. Use fire-roasted tomatoes for smoky flavor. Adjust broth quantity if using a different crockpot size. To thicken soup, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in during last 15 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (350
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 22
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