Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup featuring ground beef, fire roasted tomatoes, beans, and seasoned with taco spices, perfect for a comforting and easy 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
Liquids and Base
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
Other
- 1 cup cooked white or Spanish rice
- 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 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Combine in slow cooker: Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the flavors meld and vegetables are tender.
- Add rice and season: Once cooking is complete, stir in the cooked rice. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover again and let the rice warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or avocado. Enjoy your hearty taco rice soup!
Notes
- Use cooked rice to prevent it from becoming mushy in the slow cooker.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your spice preference.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and use vegetable broth plus extra beans.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
