This slow cooker taco soup brings together the comforting simplicity of old-fashioned pantry cooking with the zesty, crowd-pleasing taste of tacos. Made with just six easy ingredients, it stretches a pound of ground beef into a filling, flavorful meal that tastes like it simmered all day. The result is a warm, savory soup that lands somewhere between classic chili and taco night, perfect for busy weeknights, chilly evenings, or feeding a hungry group. It’s rich, satisfying, customizable, and guaranteed to fill your kitchen with an irresistible, dinner-ready aroma.
6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Taco Soup with Ground Beef
Servings: 6
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Taco seasoning mix | 1 packet (1 ounce) |
| Chili beans in sauce, undrained | 1 can (15 ounces) |
| Black beans, drained and rinsed | 1 can (15 ounces) |
| Corn, drained (or frozen) | 1 can (15 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups |
| Diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained | 1 can (14.5 ounces) |
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef and stir until evenly coated.
Transfer the seasoned beef to the slow cooker.
Add the chili beans with sauce, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies to the slow cooker.
Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until hot and well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.
Variations & Tips
This soup is flexible and pantry-friendly, making it easy to customize. Swap black beans for kidney or pinto beans, or use whichever beans you have available. For a milder flavor, use plain diced tomatoes instead of tomatoes with green chilies, or reduce the taco seasoning. To stretch the soup further, add beef broth or tomato juice for a looser, chili-style texture. You can also sauté chopped onion or bell pepper with the beef for added flavor. Substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter option. Leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer—perfect for quick, cozy meals later on.
