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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Taco Soup

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A warm, comforting, and flexible slow cooker soup featuring ground beef and taco flavors, perfect for lazy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels (or 1 cup fresh/frozen)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic: In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer browned beef, onions, and garlic to slow cooker. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste.
  4. Season the soup: Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Optional thickening: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in 1-2 tbsp cornmeal or masa harina for a thicker soup.
  7. Final taste test: Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with desired garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Brown the beef before adding to the slow cooker to enhance flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and metallic taste. Stir soup once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking. Adjust chili powder strength to taste. Save some soup before adding dairy toppings for better leftovers. Add cornmeal or masa harina 30 minutes before serving for thicker soup.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef taco soup, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, taco flavors, crockpot soup

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