Beef Taco Soup 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker. This Early Summer Bowl is my simple, 5-ingredient slow cooker beef taco soup. I make it first thing in the morning so the kitchen stays cool in the afternoon. The soup starts with browned ground beef for a homey taste, and the rest comes from the pantry. The reddish broth has little bits of beef, corn, and tomatoes—like a cozy taco night in a bowl without much work. It’s great for busy days, after games, or any time you want dinner to cook itself.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and let everyone add their favorites: shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, a spoon of sour cream, or avocado slices. Warm tortillas on the side make it feel like a full taco meal, and a small green salad or cucumber slices keep it light for early summer. Kids love extra chips for dipping and a little pile of cheese to stir in.
A quick, comforting slow-cooker soup made with browned ground beef, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Five pantry-friendly ingredients make it easy to start in the morning and come home to a warm, taco-flavored dinner. Serve with cheese, chips, sour cream, or warm tortillas.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80–90% lean
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1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
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1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
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2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel), undrained
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3 cups low-sodium beef broth
Beef Taco Soup: Directions
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it browns, for 6–8 minutes until no pink remains and some edges are slightly crisp.
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Drain any extra grease so the soup won’t be too oily.
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Put the drained, browned beef into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat and stir to coat.
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Add the drained corn and the undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles to the slow cooker.
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Pour in the beef broth and stir everything together until mixed.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the soup is rich and the flavors are blended.
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Taste and add a little salt if needed. Stir, then ladle into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings.