Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired Taco Soup brings robust flavors dancing across your palate with ground beef, beans, and zesty spices. Comfort meets convenience in this one-pot wonder you’ll crave on chilly evenings, perfect for quick family meals that satisfy deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 3 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) chili beans
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2–3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and crumbly, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onions to the beef and sauté until translucent and aromatic, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate one portion of taco seasoning into the meat mixture, stirring to distribute evenly and coat all ingredients.
- Transfer the seasoned beef and onion blend into the slow cooker vessel.
- Pour chili beans, tomato sauce, water, and diced tomatoes directly into the slow cooker with the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining taco seasoning across the surface and gently stir to ensure comprehensive integration of all ingredients.
- Cover slow cooker and set to high temperature for 4 hours or low temperature for 6-8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- After cooking duration, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- When serving, top with optional garnishes like shredded cheese and dollop of sour cream for enhanced flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier, lower-fat version that still packs incredible flavor.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium taco seasoning and choosing no-salt-added canned tomatoes to make the dish more heart-friendly.
- Prep ingredients the night before and store them in the slow cooker insert overnight to save morning cooking time and enhance flavor development.
- For gluten-free options, verify taco seasoning ingredients and use certified gluten-free beans to make the soup safe for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg