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Slow Cooker Taco Soup: Easy Cozy Recipe for Effortless Weeknights

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This Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a comforting, hearty meal packed with ground beef, beans, corn, and classic taco seasonings. It’s effortless to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights, and easily adaptable for different diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips or strips, diced avocado or guacamole, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat (optional): In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef (or turkey) until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Combine the base ingredients: Add browned meat to the slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
  3. Add seasonings: Sprinkle taco seasoning, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir halfway through if desired.
  5. Taste and adjust: About 20 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. For a creamier texture, stir in sour cream or shredded cheese.
  6. Prepare toppings: Chop cilantro, slice jalapeños, and cube avocado. Set out cheese, chips, and lime wedges.
  7. Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime, and tortilla strips as desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add another can of beans or chopped veggies. For gluten-free, check taco seasoning and broth labels. Adjust spice level with jalapeños or hot sauce. Soup thickens as it sits; add broth to thin if needed. Leftovers keep well and taste even better the next day.

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Keywords: taco soup, slow cooker, crockpot, easy dinner, Mexican soup, weeknight meal, comfort food, gluten-free, family recipe

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