Easy Family Budget Ground Beef Taco Soup Recipe for Crockpot Dinner
A quick and easy crockpot taco soup using simple pantry staples like ground beef, beans, and taco seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, diced avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no pink remains and beef starts to brown. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion to the beef and cook another 3-4 minutes until softened. Toss in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Transfer the browned beef mixture into the crockpot.
- Add drained black beans, kidney beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), corn kernels, and beef broth. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Squeeze in juice of half a lime and stir well.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
Brown the beef first to build flavor before slow cooking. Adjust seasoning after cooking as taco seasoning saltiness varies. Add lime juice at the end for brightness. If soup is too thick, add extra broth or water. Mash some beans for smoother texture if desired. Can be made on stovetop by simmering for 45 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cu
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 25
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