Description
This Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish combining seasoned ground beef, fire roasted tomatoes, beans, and rice for a comforting meal perfect for any day. The taco seasoning adds a zesty kick while the slow cooking process melds the flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 1 oz packet)
- 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
- 3 cups beef broth
- 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 blend the flavors.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the seasoned beef to a slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and ingredients to soften perfectly.
- Add Rice and Season: When the cooking time is up, stir in the cooked rice. Season the soup to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Warm Through and Serve: Cover the slow cooker and let the soup warm through with the rice for about 5 minutes. Then ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked rice to prevent it from becoming mushy during the slow cooking process.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef for a leaner option.
- Adjust spice level by adding extra taco seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Try toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced avocado for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that the taco seasoning and broth are gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
