Description
A hearty and flavorful soup with a rich blend of beans, ground beef, and a perfect taco seasoning mix, topped with optional garnishes like cheese and sour cream. Perfect for cozy dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 oz) Bush’s pinto beans, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) Bush’s black beans, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) Bush’s kidney beans, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel white sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
- 1 package (1.5 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, black pepper, cumin, and salt. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to a 3-quart slow cooker.
- Add pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours until heated through and flavors are combined. Stir occasionally if desired.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, crushed tortilla chips, or fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of taco seasoning or ranch dressing mix to suit your taste.
- For a spicier version, add more chopped green chilies or a jalapeño pepper.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can also be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
