This Slow Cooker Taco Soup recipe is easy to make and so flavorful. Brown the meat and put everything in the crockpot! Serve with corn chips.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a family favorite from my mother-in-law. The family always requests it when we get together for family celebrations or holidays.
It’s perfect for those sorts of occasions because it is easy to make and can be kept warm in the crockpot, so it’s ready whenever people want to eat.
Table of contents
Taco Soup Ingredients
Although it looks like a lot of ingredients, this soup has seven canned ingredients, making it super simple to prepare.
Taco Meat
- Ground Meat: Use both ground beef and ground Italian sausage.
- Taco Seasoning: To flavor the meat.
- Water: To make a sauce.
Soup Ingredients
- Chili: Add one can of chili without beans for flavor.
- Beans: Use both pinto beans and black beans.
- Veggies: One can of sweet corn, one can of crushed tomatoes, plus two cans of Rotel.
- Seasoning: Add minced onion and minced garlic.
- Cheese: Velveeta melts into the soup.
- Sour Cream: For additional creaminess.
- Garnish: Serve with chopped cilantro and corn chips.
How To Make Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Start by browning ground beef and ground Italian sausage. Drain excess grease. Add water and a package of taco seasoning. Stir until combined.
Pour the taco meat into a 6-quart slow cooker. I like using a slow cooker liner to help make cleanup easier.
Top the meat with the soup ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3 – 3 1/2 hours or low for 6 hours.
Stir until everything is combined. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.
Tips for Success
- Make Ahead: To prepare this ahead of time, you can put everything into the crockpot the night before and keep it in the fridge overnight.
- Variations: Try making it with ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef. Or you could use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a chicken version.
- Leftovers: Allow the crockpot taco soup to cool and then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Or store it in the freezer for up to two months.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini is total comfort food!
- Slow Cooker White Chili with Chicken is perfect for a cold night.
- Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Meatballs are an easy party appetizer!
- Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup is a family favorite.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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Equipment
- Pampered Chef Mix N Chop
Ingredients
Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground Italian sausage
- ¾ cup water
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
Soup
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon dried minced onion or use 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 15 oz canned chili without beans
- 16 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can sweet corn, drained
- 15 oz can crushed tomatoes, do not drain
- 20 oz Rotel, do not drain two 10 oz cans
- 16 oz Velveeta, cubed
- 1 pint sour cream
Garnish
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 cups corn chips
Instructions
- Start by browning ground beef and ground Italian sausage. Drain excess grease. Add 3/4 cup water and a package of taco seasoning. Stir until combined. Pour the taco meat into a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker. Use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
- Add water, minced onion, minced garlic, canned chili with no beans, pinto beans, black beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, Rotel, cubed Velveeta, and sour cream.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. Stir until everything is combined. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with corn chips.
Tim Gahr says
This is a great recipe. My family loves when I make a big batch of it. I add a can of green chilies and red pepper flakes for a little spice.
Lori.T says
This is so good I couldn’t stop eating it. It’s like rotel dip and taco soup all in one delicious pot. Definitely made on my make again list.
Delores says
Is there another alternative to velveeta?
Donna says
Yes it is I had such a hard day and it was what I needed! I am making it again this Halloween 😋
Donna says
This soup is really delicious 😋 I came home after a long day at work and the smell of this soup was so comforting. My husband had three bowls and my son loved it as well. I followed the recipe almost exactly except I didn’t add black beans or pinto beans…..I just added 2 cans of kidney beans because it’s what I had on hand I also want to try this recipe with real cheese instead of velveeta. Anyway thank you for the great recipe!!
Tonia says
Isn’t that the BEST feeling? I never feel like making dinner after a long day!
Donna says
Yes it is I had such a hard day and it was what I needed! I am making it again this Halloween 😋
Donna says
This soup is really delicious 😋 I came home after a long day at work and the smell of this soup was so comforting. My husband had three bowls and my son loved it as well. I followed the recipe almost exactly except I didn’t add black beans or pinto beans…..I just added 2 cans of kidney beans because it’s what I had on hand I also want to try this recipe with real cheese instead of velveeta. Anyway thank you for the great recipe!!
Rhonda Bunn says
Totally making this!