Description
This hearty Crock Pot Taco Rice Soup is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked dish, perfect for busy days. Packed with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and seasoned with taco spices, it combines tender meat and wholesome ingredients with cooked rice for a filling meal that’s easy to prepare and serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
Beans and Tomatoes
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz)
Liquids and Seasonings
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Other
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables and beans: Add the diced onion, corn, black beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, taco seasoning, garlic salt, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Pour in broth and cook: Pour 3 cups of beef broth into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-2.5 hours, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to cook through.
- Stir in rice: Just before serving, stir in the cooked rice to warm it through for a few minutes, integrating it into the soup perfectly.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, or fresh cilantro to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- The beans should be drained and rinsed to remove excess sodium and liquid.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce during cooking.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with textured vegetable protein or omit meat altogether and use vegetable broth.
- The cooked rice is added at the end to prevent it from overcooking and becoming mushy.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
