Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Be sure to cook it thoroughly until there’s no pink left. Afterward, drain any excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Next, toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic into the skillet with the beef. Sauté the veggies for about 2-3 minutes until the onion turns translucent. This adds a great depth of flavor to your soup base.
- Transfer to the Crockpot: Once the beef and veggies are ready, transfer everything to your crockpot. The crockpot will do most of the heavy lifting from here on out!
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Now it’s time to toss in the rest of the ingredients: diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chilies, taco seasoning mix, and ranch dressing mix. These ingredients create that signature cowboy flavor that everyone loves.
- Add Broth and Season: Pour in the beef broth, making sure everything is well combined. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir it all up so the flavors start to mingle.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the crockpot and cook the soup on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The longer it cooks, the richer and more flavorful it becomes. Plus, the aroma that fills your home will have everyone eagerly waiting for dinner!
- Serve: Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions. Serve it hot and enjoy the hearty goodness!
Notes
- Make it Spicy: If you love a little extra heat, feel free to add some sliced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Thicker Consistency: Want a thicker soup? Try mashing some of the beans before adding them to the crockpot.
- Add More Veggies: Feel free to throw in other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition and texture.
- Meal Prep: This soup is perfect for meal prepping. Make a big batch and freeze it in portions for a quick and easy meal later in the week.
- Dietary Adjustments: You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and using vegetable broth instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg