Easy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing (Crockpot + Stovetop)
Casey Rooney
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!
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