Crock Pot Taco Soup combines ground beef, ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, Rotel, corn, diced tomatoes topped with sour cream and cheese!
ALL YOUR FAVORITE TACO FLAVORS IN A SOUP
I suppose in the winter time I crave soups more than any other time of year. What's not to love? They are warm and comforting and just beg to be eaten with a bit of bread. This is one of those soups that are fun to make and eat. You can really dress this soup up however you like.
TIPS FOR MAKING CROCK POT TACO SOUP:
- Add in different kinds of beans like black beans or kidney beans.
- Have some fun with the toppings: sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, tortilla strips or chips, and green onions are just a few of our favorites!
- If you're serving this up to guests, you can have lots of different bowls with all kinds of toppings to choose from.
- Bake up some MEXICAN CORNBREAD to serve with it and you just can't go wrong.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- ground beef
- onion
- beef broth
- diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel)
- pinto beans
- corn
- taco seasoning
- ranch dressing mix
- water
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT TACO SOUP:
In a pan, brown and crumble ground beef along with diced onion. I season my ground beef with a little salt and pepper.
Drain excess grease. Put ground beef and onion mixture in slow cooker. Add in diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans and beef broth. Stir in ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning mix.
Fill tomato can with water (about 1 cup.) Add water to soup mixture.
Give it all a good stir and set on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Served here with crushed corn tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese and chopped green onion.
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Crock Pot Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 15 ounce can beef broth
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 1 can pinto beans, undrained
- 15 ounce can kernel corn, undrained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup water
- optional toppings: crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a pan, brown and crumble ground beef along with diced onion (season with a pinch of salt and pepper). Drain excess grease.
- Put ground beef and onion mixture in slow cooker.
- Add in diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, beef broth and water.
- Stir in packets of ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning.
- Cover and set on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Serve and top with: crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced green onions
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Originally published: January 2012
Updated & republished: November 2019
Jennifer
I made this yesterday, and it was so good!!! Several times; my husband said “ this is really good!!” While he was eating it.
Such an easy recipe, too!
I am disabled; so easy crockpot meals that I can put together in the morning is a huge help for us. I just don’t have the energy to make dinner in the afternoons. Even more crockpot meals would be great for us. Thanks Brandie!!
Jacquie
THE ABSOLUTE BEST!! It’s become our families favorite!! So easy, Thanks so much!!
genevieve cooke
Quick, easy, and super delicious. Now that's a winning combination!
My first use was a double recipe for a supper meeting. I matched it up with Mexican-style cornbread for another winning combination. In fact 2 ladies asked for both recipes.
Considering there are millions of taco soup and cornbread recipes out there, and considering it was my first try at both, I consider it high praise, indeed. Thank you, Country Cook!
Juanita S Edwards
Can you freeze this soup? It is only me and my sister so 6 to 8 serving would last us a couple of meals.
Gina D from Texas
Could you just cook this on the stove after browning the ground beef? I mean since all the other ingredients are already cooked?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You sure could! Cooking it in the slow cooker just gives all those flavors time to really meld together and for the meat to soak up all the flavors too. But you could get the same taste by letting it simmer on low on the stove for an hour or two.
Janice Valdetero
Taco Soup is one of my favorite soups. I use the dry Fiesta Ranch Dressing Mix instead of the regular Ranch Dressing Mix. I like the taste better.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Sounds delicious Janice! Great tip!
Marissa
Can you do this faster in the instant pot??
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You could. You'd need to brown the ground beef first. I haven't tested it yet though so I couldn't give you an exact time so it may need some experimenting. Perhaps 15 minutes on high pressure and maybe a natural release.
Katie
Can I make this with the bottled ranch dressing instead of the packet of ranch? I live in Nepal and all I can get here is the bottle of ranch
Brandie @ The Country Cook
No - unfortunately that wouldn't work. You can make your own ranch seasoning mix though! 🙂 https://www.thecountrycook.net/homemade-ranch-seasoning/
Judie
Made this and all I can say is...OMG it is something everybody has to try. I am not much of a taco person but decided to try this and so happy I did. Thank you????
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I am so happy you tried it!! Thanks so much for coming back to comment Judie!
Mickie
My entire family loves this so much! I also would like to know as Riley mentioned in her comment, can I cook on high for 4-6 hours and it taste the same? Thank you for this easy yet amazing recipe!
JP
Super easy and delicious!
My family loved it, next time I add some. Jalapeño s
And bell pepper. My husband is a hunter, so
I substituted ground me for ground deer
burger!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Love it - thank you Julie! I get a lot of people asking which recipes work well with venison so I can add this to that list! 🙂
Kaile H.
Please put an email box on your recipes. I would like to send them to my email. I don't use Pinterest or any other social media to save recipes. I would like to email them to myself. Thank you! Your recioes are great!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thanks so much for the the feedback Kaile! I will definitely look into that. I hope you love any of the recipes you might try!!
Dale Baker
How many will this serve?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Dale - I would say about 6.
Jeanne M. Eagan
Try adding sliced black olives . It really adds somthing to a great soup.
Judy
I add a can of green Chile enchilada sauce. Love your recipes!
Rylee
Can I cook it on high for 4-6 hours? Will it turn out the same?
Casey Gragg
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your website!! Love all of your recipes!! I've made this before but this time I accidentally grabbed the spicy ranch dressing. Best mistake ever! Kicks up the spice a bit and that's what my fam loves! Thanks for all the great recipes! Blessings!
Brandie (The Country Cook)
Sounds like a happy mistake! Glad it turned out well for you 🙂
Brandie (The Country Cook)
Michelle, thank you for the positive feedback! I am glad the step by step photos help you!
Michelle Valentine
I love your website and especially how you do the recipes with pictures. I most enjoy the pictures of the ingredients!
This soup sounds fabulous and I will be trying it soon!
Sharon Rasmussen
Got this in the crock pot right now and the smell is driving me and my dog crazy! Can't wait to try it for dinner. Perfect for this rainy cold day. Thanks for sharing it.
Shannon
We all luved your soup! A new family fav! Nice & simple to put together. Which to me makes it even that much more of a fav! Shared the recipe this evening with five people. ????
Thank you Brandie.
Brandie (The Country Cook)
This is one of our favorite soups, so glad you are enjoying it.