Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Are you looking for a super easy and family-friendly dinner idea for Halloween night? Look no further! Spooky season doesn't have to be stressful, especially when it comes to mealtime. This Slow Cooker Taco Soup is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it recipe that will be a hit with both kids and adults. It's packed with flavor, requires minimal effort, and can be customized to suit everyone's taste. Plus, clean-up is a breeze! Get ready to enjoy a delicious and relaxing Halloween with this comforting and hearty soup.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- skillet,
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey browned and drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans 15-ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1 can pinto beans 15-ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn 15-ounce, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies 10-ounce, like Rotel
- 1 can tomato sauce 15-ounce
- 1 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped, any color
- Optional toppings shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, green onions, salsa
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef (or turkey) in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
- Add the taco seasoning, black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, beef broth, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper to the slow cooker.
- Stir all ingredients together to ensure everything is well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, give the soup a good stir.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.
- Enjoy your delicious and easy slow cooker taco soup!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add another can of beans. You can also use ground chicken or sausage instead of beef. If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño.
Don't skip browning the meat to add depth of flavor. Adjust the spice level with mild, medium, or hot taco seasoning. If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve the soup in hollowed-out mini pumpkins for a fun Halloween presentation. Garnish with sour cream "spiderwebs" for creepy Halloween food ideas!