This Crockpot Taco Soup is loaded with flavour! It's like having a taco in a bowl – you can make it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Extra-lean ground beef – use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. You could also use a meat substitute for a vegetarian option.
- Yellow onion – white onion or shallots can be used instead.
- Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
- Taco seasoning – use a store-bought version or make your own using a blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes and oregano.
- Lime juice – freshly squeezed lime juice is best. Bottled lime or even lemon juice can be used if it’s all you have on hand.
- Frozen corn – fresh or frozen corn would also work.
- Black beans – kidney beans would also be good.
- Green chilies – fresh or canned jalapenos would also work.
- Diced tomatoes – use a can of crushed tomatoes instead.
- Beef broth – swap out for chicken or vegetable broth.
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How to make taco soup in the crockpot
Step 1: Brown the ground beef.
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Add everything to the crockpot.
Add beef and remaining ingredients (except for toppings) to crockpot.
Step 3: Cook the soup.
Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours.
Step 4: Serve with your favourite toppings!
Serve taco soup in bowls with preferred toppings and store soup separate from toppings in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
What to serve with taco soup
You can really make this crock pot taco soup your own by trying out different topping options. If you’re serving this to a group, you can even set out a bunch of different toppings so everyone can customize their soup to their liking.
Here are some delicious topping ideas that go well with taco soup:
- Tortilla chips
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Green onion
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Jalapeños
Frequently Asked Questions
This taco soup crock pot recipe contains a lot of the same ingredients as chili. It’s made with ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, lime juice, corn, black beans, green chilies, diced tomatoes and beef broth. After it’s finished cooking, you can add on your fave toppings – the options are endless!
I find that this crock pot taco soup is plenty thick on its own, but if you want to make it even thicker, you can stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end.
If you love chili and tacos, then you’ll love this crockpot taco soup! It’s similar to chili and contains a lot of the same ingredients. The main difference is the addition of the broth (or a substitute liquid) which makes this a soup instead of a chili.
Storing and reheating
You can store any leftovers of this crockpot taco soup in the fridge without the toppings for up to 5 days. To reheat, just stick it in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or reheat it in a pot on the stovetop. Add on your fresh toppings and dig in!
Can you freeze taco soup?
This crock pot taco soup recipe is definitely freezer-friendly. You can freeze the soup in freezer-safe containers or Ziploc bags for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to enjoy, let the soup defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat as normal. You can also reheat individual servings from frozen in the microwave for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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Crockpot Taco Soup {+Stovetop Instructions}
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (540mL) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (127mL) can green chilies
- 1 (796mL) can diced tomatoes or 3 cups jarred salsa
- 2 cups beef broth
Topping ideas
- Tortilla chips
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Green onion
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Crockpot instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Add beef and remaining ingredients (except for toppings) to crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours.
- Serve taco soup in bowls with preferred toppings and store soup separate from toppings in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Stovetop instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Add in onions and garlic, sauteeing another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients (except for toppings) to pot, bringing everything to a boil. Cover with a lid then lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve taco soup in bowls with preferred toppings and store soup separate from toppings in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
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