Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup featuring seasoned ground beef, fire roasted tomatoes, beans, and rice, perfect for a comforting meal with customizable toppings.
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 Others
- 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 continue cooking for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the seasoned beef to a slow cooker. Stir in chopped onion, minced garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to develop fully.
- Add Rice and Season: When cooking is complete, stir in the cooked rice. Season the soup with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover again and let the rice warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting taco rice soup.
Notes
- Use cooked rice ahead of time or freshly prepared rice to add later; uncooked rice will not properly cook in the slow cooker with this method.
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper during step 2.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure taco seasoning is certified gluten-free.
- This soup can be topped with fresh ingredients like chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, or crushed tortilla chips for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
