Description
This creamy taco soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Made with ground beef, taco seasoning, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Velveeta cheese, and shredded hash browns, it’s slow-cooked to develop rich flavors and a creamy texture. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this soup offers a delicious twist on classic taco ingredients all in one pot.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15-oz) can chili beans (undrained)
- 1 (15-oz) can corn kernels (drained)
- 2 lb Mexican Velveeta cheese (diced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (32-oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the soup from becoming too oily.
- Add taco seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and ½ cup of water into the cooked ground beef. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the seasoning to fully infuse into the meat mixture.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Pour the seasoned taco meat into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly to form the base of the soup.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the undrained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained and rinsed black beans, undrained chili beans, drained corn kernels, diced Velveeta cheese, beef broth, and the bag of frozen shredded hash browns to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Slow cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking allows all the flavors to meld together and the cheese to melt perfectly, creating a creamy and hearty taco soup.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add additional chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the beef broth slightly or cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor and texture.
- This recipe can be made in advance and reheated, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner protein alternative.
