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Crock Pot Taco Soup – Easy, Flavorful & Family-Approved Dinner

Crock Pot Taco Soup served in a bowl
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Loaded with veggies, beans, and seasoned ground beef, this Crock Pot Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful slow cooker meal the whole family will love. Simple to make, full of Tex-Mex flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with chilies (with juices)
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), diced
  • 1 (4 oz) can mild green chiles (with juices)
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

2. Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.

3. Add all remaining ingredients: pinto beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, beef broth, corn, diced bell peppers, green chiles, jalapeño, taco seasoning, and chili powder. Stir to combine.

4. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender.

5. To thicken the soup, whisk in 1 tablespoon cornmeal and let cook for 15 minutes, or mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the soup; cook for 10 more minutes.

6. Serve hot with desired toppings such as sour cream, green onion, and cheddar cheese.

Notes

To make this soup with chicken, add raw chicken breasts in place of beef. Cook on high for 7–8 hours, shred the chicken, and return to the soup.

For a thicker consistency, add cornmeal or cornstarch slurry during the last few minutes of cooking.

This soup reheats well and makes great leftovers for meal prep.

Add crushed tortilla chips for extra texture.

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