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5 ingredient taco soup
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5 Ingredient Taco Soup

An easy and budget-friendly 5 ingredient taco soup made in a Crock-Pot. Perfect for busy weeknights and loved by all ages.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can 15 oz chili-seasoned beans
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup beef broth

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning to the warm beef and mix well.
  3. Transfer the seasoned beef to the slow cooker.
  4. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili-seasoned beans, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  6. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt or lime juice if needed.
  8. If the soup is too thick, add more broth.
  9. Serve hot with optional toppings like cheese, avocado, salsa, or crushed tortilla chips.