Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup combining seasoned ground beef, beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tender rice, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 1 oz packet)
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 oz each) cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
Liquids and Rice
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cooked white or Spanish rice
Seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Season with taco seasoning and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seasoned beef to the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine evenly.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours until flavors meld and vegetables are tender.
- Add Rice and Season: Stir in the cooked rice, then season the soup with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Warm Through and Serve: Cover the slow cooker again and allow the soup to warm through for about 5 minutes. Serve hot topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Use cooked rice to prevent it from becoming mushy in the slow cooker.
- Substitute ground turkey for lean ground beef for a lighter option.
- Add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or avocado slices.
- Beans can be substituted or increased according to preference; rinsing canned beans reduces sodium content.
- Adjust taco seasoning quantity based on desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
