Print

Best Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning

slow cooker taco soup with ranch seasoning - featured image
Print Recipe

This easy slow cooker taco soup with ranch seasoning is a dump-and-go meal that delivers bold, tangy flavor with minimal prep. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s packed with beans, corn, and seasoned ground beef, all simmered to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Ro-Tel)
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
  • Diced avocado (for topping)
  • Tortilla chips or strips (for topping)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the beef and onion mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  4. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, pinto beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the slow cooker. Do not stir yet.
  5. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and taco seasoning over the top. Pour in the beef broth. Stir everything together until well combined.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  7. About 5 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning (salt, heat, thickness) as desired.
  8. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the meat and sauté aromatics before adding to the slow cooker. Drain and rinse canned beans to control sodium. If soup is too thin, remove lid for last 30 minutes or mash some beans. If too thick, add more broth. This soup tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

Keywords: slow cooker taco soup, ranch seasoning, easy taco soup, dump and go soup, weeknight dinner, ground beef soup, bean soup

Find it online: https://vexifood.com/best-easy-slow-cooker-taco-soup-with-ranch-seasoning/