Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

Cook Time: 480 minutes

This hearty and flavorful taco soup is a perfect combination of rich spices, ground beef, and beans, cooked low and slow for a comforting meal. Its easy to prepare and can be made ahead, making it ideal for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Instructions:

  1. Start by preparing all the ingredients. Chop the onion, drain the beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, and set them aside.
  2. In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
  3. In a slow cooker, combine the cooked ground beef, chopped onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers, and taco seasoning mix.
  4. Stir everything together to mix well and ensure the taco seasoning is evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours. This slow cooking process will allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
  6. Once done, stir the soup before serving. Its now ready to enjoy!

What to Serve With Taco Soup:

This taco soup pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides, from cornbread to a fresh cucumber salad. You can also serve it with cheesy Spanish rice or tortilla chips for some extra crunch. For a creamy finish, top the soup with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

How to Store Taco Soup:

If you have leftovers, store the soup in an airtight or a heavy-duty bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Can You Freeze Taco Soup?

Yes, this taco soup freezes very well! You can freeze the soup in a heavy-duty plastic bag or airtight for up to 2-3 months. To make it even more convenient, portion it out into single servings for easy meals later.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

  • Calories: 362
  • Total Fat: 16g (21% Daily Value)
  • Saturated Fat: 6g (31% Daily Value)
  • Cholesterol: 49mg (16% Daily Value)
  • Sodium: 1356mg (59% Daily Value)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 38g (14% Daily Value)
  • Dietary Fiber: 9g (30% Daily Value)
  • Total Sugars: 9g
  • Protein: 18g (36% Daily Value)
  • Vitamin C: 22mg (24% Daily Value)
  • Calcium: 84mg (6% Daily Value)
  • Iron: 5mg (30% Daily Value)
  • Potassium: 670mg (14% Daily Value)

Enjoy this delicious taco soup thats both filling and flavorful, perfect for any occasion!

Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

Comments

MDORON5131

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Made this last night with the following adjustments: browned the beef with the taco seasoning to give it more flavor, used a 10.75 oz. can of tomato soup instead of the 8 oz. can of tomato sauce, added a packet of ranch dressing, only used 1 can of beans, used 1 can of "southwestern style" diced tomatoes (diced tomatoes and jalapenos) and 1 can of regular diced tomatoes, and only added 1 cup of water. It was perfect -- had a great consistency (not too thick, not too runny) and was spicy but not too hot. Definitely add a dollop of sour cream! Delicious!

CheekyDonut7734

03/19/2024 02:19:30 PM

Great! I made some substitutions. Instead of tomato sauce and water I added 2 c. V8 juice. And instead of the canned tomatoes and chilis I added 1 can of Rotell tomatoes.

Lori Kleven Welch

11/02/2020 03:51:31 AM

The only thing I changed was that I used my Insta-pot for it. It takes 27 minutes to pressure cook rather than the 8-10 hours in the crock pot. I dont usually think of things that far in advance! Everyone whos had it loves it!! Ok, oops, I did do one other different: I made my own taco , seasoning , (also from All Recipes) because I didnt have any packaged ones. The one I made, was awesome, I just left out the cumin.

About face

10/12/2024 08:17:04 PM

Made this for a football party I added 1 lb spicy sausage to it. It was a huge hit

FlyingTony

12/01/2021 11:10:51 PM

Super easy to prepare and make. It is something you can prepare the night before and cook in the slow cooker the next day, if needed. I did modify the recipe slightly to my taste. I sauteed the onion with garlic after browning the meat, replaced the 2 cups of water with 2 cups beer. I also added ranch dip mix for more flavor. The family and kids loved it. We'll be making this again.

Diddles

08/30/2021 01:05:46 PM

Great soup! I drained the beans and corn instead of adding the extra sodium to the meal. At the end I stirred in a can of refried beans to thicken it as another user suggested. Amazing dish!

Natalie Moore

10/01/2020 05:43:31 PM

I used diced boneless skinless chicken thighs in place of ground beef. No need to precook the meat! And, I replaced the 2 cans of beans with a double sized can of refried beans. It was absolutely scrumptious!

Jay Meade

12/06/2020 05:34:16 PM

I followed the recipe save for adding one packet of taco seasoning while the meat was browning, along with the onion. I also added two chopped jalapeños and half a green bell pepper

HandySole8929

10/20/2023 07:04:24 PM

I made this recipe today with changes. I doubled the recipe. I brown my beef with the diced onions. I rinsed my pinto beans (remove some of the sodium and preservatives); no salt added corn; one regular and one low sodium taco seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; and instead of water (2 cups beef broth). I set the slow cooker to high to cut the time in half. My neighbor and I both love the simplicity and favor of this dish.

LoftyTimer5258

12/03/2023 12:08:03 AM

Fantastic!!! My son absolutely loved this and ate leftovers for days. He doesn't usually care for leftovers so that says how much he LOVED this recipe. I followed the recipe other than using 1 packet of taco seasoning with the browned beef in the skillet and then adding an additional taco seasoning packet to the crockpot with all of the ingredients.

SappyGum4905

01/10/2025 04:20:09 PM

Easy and tasted great! I would use half the amount of corn next time, and I used a can of beef broth in place of water. Everything else was the same. I had toppings of sour cream and shredded cheese and a sliced avocado. A hearty meal with cornbread on the side!

Daniel Nilssen

03/30/2025 11:37:47 AM

Easy and a family favorite

maplecandy369

03/22/2025 04:34:39 PM

I've never eaten or made taco soup before and liked this was a crockpot recipe. I loved it! I sprinkled it with cheese and sour cream as suggested and ate it on tostitos. I mixed the taco seasoning with the beef and didn't add the extra water. Next time I'm going to sauté the onions. I'm excited knowing this will freeze well

VividDill8635

03/08/2025 11:02:45 PM

I love this recipe and it tastes amazing. I add two packets of the cholula garlic chili taco seaonsing and it really helps when developing the flavors of the soup, plus I add mexican corn which also does well in the flavors of it.

Kimberly Flores

02/07/2025 02:53:47 PM

Tasted even better the next day.

PoliteMiso9586

02/01/2025 10:37:31 PM

To Paula Tucker…you could add a can of lentils or even dried lentils. They can cook to nothing and will thicken the soup if you wanted it thicker.

SwiftUbe2082

01/19/2025 05:42:06 PM

After all cooked up I serve it with sour cream and shredded cheese. Yummy 😋 sometimes I will put corn chips in my bowl. 😂

SappyGum4905

01/10/2025 04:20:09 PM

Easy and tasted great! I would use half the amount of corn next time, and I used a can of beef broth in place of water. Everything else was the same. I had toppings of sour cream and shredded cheese and a sliced avocado. A hearty meal with cornbread on the side!

OrangeOven2050

01/08/2025 05:05:57 PM

Creating a new meal with left overs! Easy to prepare, can be eaten day or night! Awesome comfort food!

NiftyGum9536

12/31/2024 07:19:36 PM

Looks great, making tonight. Maybe mix in a little.masa and water to thicken?