5 from 51 votes
Crock Pot Taco Soup
Crock Pot Taco Soup is a hearty, slow-cooked meal combining ground beef, tomatoes, beans, corn, and taco seasoning for a comforting, savory stew. The slow cooking melds flavors and tenderizes the beef, while fresh cilantro and classic taco garnishes like sour cream, cheese, and tortilla strips add freshness and crunch. Its ease of preparation and make-ahead potential make it suitable for busy days and gatherings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 oz Chili pepper diced
- 1 oz corn
- 1 oz black beans
- 1 oz tomato sauce
- 1 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
- 5 teaspoons taco seasoning divided
- 1/3 cup cilantro for garnish, chopped, fresh
Garnish
- tortilla strips
- sour cream
- cheese cheddar, cotija, or your favorite, shredded
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a saute pan, heat olive oil to medium, add garlic and onion, and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add ground beef, break it up with a wooden spoon, and add 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning. Saute for 7-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Add ground beef and onions to the crock pot (but leave grease).
- Dump and Go: Add beef broth, corn, beans, green chilis, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning to the crock pot. Mix well. Slow cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve: Once done, finish in the crock pot with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve in bowls and top with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla strips.
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Notes
- Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 to 6 months.
- Making your own taco seasoning is recommended for a healthier, customizable flavor, but store-bought packets can be used.
- You can substitute black beans with pinto or kidney beans, either canned or pre-cooked dried beans.
- Adjust heat by choosing mild or spicy green chilies or adding fresh chopped chilies.
- Traditional taco toppings such as tortilla strips, sour cream, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, or guacamole enhance the soup’s texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
392mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.