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Crock Pot Taco Soup: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal 🌮🍲

When life gets busy, there's nothing better than a recipe that practically cooks itself. Enter Crock Pot Taco Soup, the ultimate one-pot wonder that brings the bold, savory flavors of tacos into a warm and hearty soup. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this dish is as easy as it is delicious. Trust me—this recipe will quickly earn a spot in your regular rotation.
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Equipment

  • Slow cooker (Crock Pot)
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Ladle for serving

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef: 1 pound
  • Onion: 1 medium chopped
  • Garlic: 3 cloves minced
  • Bell pepper: 1 green chopped
  • Canned diced tomatoes: 2 15 oz cans
  • Canned kidney beans: 1 15 oz can, rinsed and drained
  • Canned corn: 1 15 oz can, drained
  • Taco seasoning: 1 packet
  • Chicken broth: 2 cups
  • Salt and pepper: to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, avocado slices, tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
  • Chop your onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and measure out your canned ingredients.
  • Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain the grease.
  • Step 3: Sauté the Veggies
  • Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until tender.
  • Step 4: Combine Everything
  • Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, taco seasoning, and chicken broth.
  • Step 5: Stir Thoroughly
  • Give everything a good stir to make sure the taco seasoning is evenly distributed.
  • Step 6: Cook Low & Slow
  • Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).
  • Step 7: Garnish & Serve
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
Pair Crock Pot Taco Soup with a side of warm cornbread or a simple green salad. For a Tex-Mex twist, serve alongside a plate of cheesy quesadillas.