Slow Cooker Taco Soup

I love easy meals and I especially love using my slow cooker. There’s something so fantastic in adding ingredients into a bowl, turning it on, and coming home to amazing smells that indicate dinner is ready.  I’ve been so busy the last few months that easy dinners have been my go to.

I want to share one of my favorites, Slow Cooker Taco Soup.  It’s so easy to make and it tastes delicious.  I’m only feeding my husband and I now so I’ve learned to make smaller portions.  I found an adorable slow cooker that is perfect for just the two of us.

I start with a quarter pound of ground meat and brown it. I add a tablespoon of taco seasoning.  You can add more or less but I have found 1 tbsp works best for us.

After the meat is cooked you add it to the crockpot along with 1/3 cup corn, 1/3 cup black beans, 1/3 cup beef broth, 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (I like using the fire roasted ones), 1/3 cup water, and a dash of cayenne pepper (more or less depending on how hot you like things).

You then turn the crockpot to low for 6 hours. How easy is that?  While it’s cooking you could be getting things done or spending time with your family.  You could even nap or read a book!  Be prepared, the house will smell very good!

I top mine with fritos and shredded cheese.  Enjoy!

Ingredients (for smaller slow cooker – serves approximately 2 to 3)

• 1/4 pound ground meat
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1/3 cup corn
• 1/3 cup black beans
• 1/3 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup beef broth
• 1/3 cup water

Directions:

1. Brown ground meat and add 1 tbsp taco seasoning.
2. Combine seasoned meat and remainder of ingredients in crockpot. Turn to low for 6 hours.
3. Top with choice of chips (fritos, doritos, cheese, etc)
4. Enjoy!

Ingredients (for larger slow cooker – serves approximately 8)

• 1 pound ground meat
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 15.25 can of corn
• 1 15 oz can of black beans
• 1 14.5 oz can of beef broth
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 and 1/3 cup water

Directions:

1. Brown ground meat and add taco seasoning.
2. Combine seasoned meat and remainder of ingredients in crockpot. Turn to low for 6 hours.
3. Top with choice of chips (fritos, doritos, cheese, etc)
4. Enjoy!