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Easy Taco Soup (Stovetop or Crock Pot)

This hearty Easy Taco Soup blends ground beef, beans, corn, and zesty seasonings in a rich tomato broth — perfect for weeknights using your stovetop or Crock Pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef browned
  • 1 Small onion diced
  • 2 cans Beans of choice not drained
  • 1 can Corn not drained
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies not drained
  • 1 can Tomato sauce
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup Water
  • Optional toppings sour cream, avocado, cheddar cheese, green onion, fresh cilantro, Fritos or tortilla chips

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium heat until onions are tender and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  • Add beans, corn, Rotel, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and water. Stir until combined.
  • If using pressure cooker, seal and cook under pressure for 10 minutes. For stovetop or crock pot, bring to simmer uncovered.
  • Simmer 30–45 minutes on stovetop, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with desired garnishes before serving.

Notes

Use the liquid from the beans and corn. Adjust thickness as soup simmers. Top each bowl individually just before serving.