Easy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing (Crockpot + Stovetop)
This Easy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing will be a huge hit with your whole family! Ground beef, tomatoes, taco and ranch seasonings are all simmered to perfection then served with all of your favorite taco toppings! This easy taco soup recipe can be made on the crockpot or (quickly!) on the stovetop and it's freezer-friendly and perfect for meal preps!
Ingredients
- 2 -3 tsp olive oil or enough to coat the bottom of your pan
- 1 lb. lean ground beef, turkey or chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 4 oz. can diced green chiles
- 1 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes preferably fire-roasted
- 1 14.5. oz. can tomatoes with green chiles such as Rotel
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth or stock or low sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup frozen corn or (1) 8 oz. can of corn
- 1 15.5 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15.5 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp chili powder + more to taste
- 1 1 oz. packet of taco seasoning mix or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
- 1 1 oz. packet of ranch dressing mix or 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
- your favorite taco toppings: sour cream, cheese, avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, red onion, green onion, corn chips, lime juice. optional, for serving
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Brown Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add ground beef. Brown the meat (about 2-3 minutes), using a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Drain any excess grease, if necessary. Add onion and cook 1-2 minutes more. Pro Tip: Use a potato masher during the last minute of cooking the meat to get your meat broken up nice and fine!
- Add + Slow Cook: Transfer ground beef to your slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Give everything a big stir and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Taste, season with salt only if needed.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream a squeeze of lime juice or any of your other favorite toppings!
Stovetop Instructions
- Brown Meat: In a large stock pot or dutch oven, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add ground beef. Brown the meat (about 2-3 minutes), using a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Drain any excess grease, if necessary. Add onion and cook 1-2 minutes more. Pro Tip: Use a potato masher during the last minute of cooking the meat to get your meat broken up nice and fine!
- Add + Cook: Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot. Give everything a big stir. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to LOW and simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream a squeeze of lime juice or any of your other favorite toppings!
Notes
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 32.5gProtein: 32gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 2.2gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 839mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 11gCalcium: 83mgIron: 17mg
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