Description
This hearty Crock Pot Taco Soup combines lean ground beef with a colorful medley of beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered in enchilada sauce and broth, seasoned perfectly with taco spices. Slow-cooked to meld flavors and thickened to perfection, it’s an easy, comforting meal perfect for busy days or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Beans and Vegetables
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) sweet corn, drained
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
Seasoning and Thickener
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the lean ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain off any grease to avoid excess fat in the soup.
- Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Transfer the cooked ground beef into a greased 7-quart crock pot. Add the black beans, pinto beans, petite diced tomatoes, sweet corn, green enchilada sauce, beef or chicken broth, taco seasoning, and tomato paste. Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 3 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to develop richness.
- Thicken the Soup: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the soup in the crock pot. Cover again and let it cook for another 30 minutes on low to thicken the soup nicely.
- Serve Warm: Once thickened, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy it warm as a fulfilling and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Drain and rinse beans to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- Adjust taco seasoning amount if you prefer a milder or spicier flavor.
- You can substitute beef broth with chicken broth or vegetable broth as preferred.
- Thickening the soup with a cornstarch slurry ensures a nice consistency but can be omitted if a thinner soup is desired.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
