Who doesn't love that? Secondly taco soup is really economical to make and great way to clean out your pantry. All the ingredients in this recipe are everyday ingredients that you usually have on hand. This recipe also utilizes canned beans instead of dry beans, so no soaking needed. Speaking of beans the original recipe called for kidney and pinto beans, but I found myself without pinto beans. No problem I just substituted with a can of black beans instead.
That's what is so great about canned beans; they're so versatile and can be interchanged to create so many recipes. In fact I loved the addition of the black beans so much next time I make this recipe I will be using all three bean variations. Don't forget to bake up a big skillet of homemade cornbread to go along side this yummy soup. I prefer to make my favorite. Sweet Corn Cake, but feel free to use one of your own favorite cornbread recipes. In usual fashion I have included a few step by step photos of how easy this taco soup is to make.
Using a large skillet brown the meat together with the chopped onions. Drain and add the meat mixture to your crock pot.
Rinse and drain all of the beans. Next just start adding all of the canned ingredients, water and drained beans to the crock pot. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix on top and give it a gentle stir. Cover and cook on low for 6- 8 hours. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!!! Umm just look at all those hearty beans. Crock Pot Meaty Taco Soup. Ingredients: 2 - pound ground beef, ground turkey or. Mexican- style stewed tomatoes. Garnish: Corn chips, Sour cream, Grated cheese, Green onions, Olives & Pickled jalapenos.
Directions: Brown the ground beef, turkey or meat combination and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, Rotel, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, water and ranch dressing mix. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. To serve, ladle soup into each bowl and garnish with corn chips, sour cream, cheese, green onions and olives. Adapted from: Paula Deen.