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Cozy Slow Cooker Ground Beef Taco Soup

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A hearty, easy-to-make slow cooker soup featuring ground beef, beans, and taco spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal is flavorful, comforting, and requires minimal prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if using 80/20 beef. (Optional but recommended).
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes until softening. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the beef and onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rinsed black beans, corn, and beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  5. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and stir well to distribute spices evenly.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until flavors meld and beef is tender.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in fresh lime juice and half of the chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve hot, topped with remaining cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado slices.

Notes

For best texture, add frozen corn in the last hour of cooking to prevent mushiness. Taste before adding extra salt as broth and seasoning may be salty. If soup is too thick, add extra broth or water. If too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 30 minutes or use a cornstarch slurry. Dairy toppings should be added after reheating leftovers.

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Keywords: slow cooker, ground beef, taco soup, easy dinner, meal prep, comfort food, weeknight dinner, gluten-free option

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