Mary's Crock Pot Taco Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with Tex-Mex flavors, Mary’s Crock Pot Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe combines the savory goodness of browned ground beef or turkey, the zing of taco and ranch seasoning, and the wholesome richness of beans, corn, and tomatoes—all slow-cooked to perfection in your trusty crock pot. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pot wonder simmers for hours, creating a mouthwatering aroma that will have everyone lining up for seconds. Customize your bowl with toppings like gooey melted cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for a truly crowd-pleasing meal. Whether you're feeding six or serving leftovers, this taco soup is easy, versatile, and sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 15 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces Canned tomato sauce
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 1 packet Packet of taco seasoning
• 1 packet Packet of ranch dressing seasoning mix
• 2 cups Water
• 0 Shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0 Sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 0 Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or ground turkey over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked ground meat and onion to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, frozen corn, taco seasoning, ranch dressing seasoning mix, and water to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6

Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Step 7

Once cooked, stir the soup thoroughly and taste. Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2878.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2665.2

Total Fat 125.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 374.6mg	0%
Sodium 5635.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 141.7g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 879.7mg	0%
Iron 29.6mg	0%
Potassium 5857.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 37.4%