Description
A comforting and hearty Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup that combines seasoned ground beef, fire roasted tomatoes, beans, and tender rice in a flavorful broth. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal prep and slow cooker convenience.
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 Grains
- 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 it is no longer pink. Season the beef with taco seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Combine Ingredients 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 everything together to combine.
- 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 the soup is heated through.
- Add Rice and Season: Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the cooked rice. Season the soup with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover again and allow the rice to warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat substitute and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Use cooked brown rice if you prefer a whole grain option; adjust warming time accordingly.
- Taco seasoning can be homemade or store-bought; adjust salt accordingly if using a seasoning blend that contains salt.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Add extra heat by including diced jalapeños or hot sauce when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
