How to Make Chad's Slow Cooker Taco Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Tex-Mex cuisine and love the convenience of slow cooker meals, then Chad's Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a recipe you'll definitely want to try. This hearty and satisfying soup is packed with all the flavors of your favorite tacos, but with the added benefit of being a one-pot wonder that cooks slowly and effortlessly in your slow cooker.

Perfect for a chilly night or a busy weeknight, this soup is incredibly easy to throw together and requires minimal effort. With just ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers (such as Mexicorn®), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
  • ½ cup chili sauce
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Brown the ground beef completely in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.
  • Brown the sausage completely in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, corn, black beans, kidney beans, ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning mix, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, chili sauce, jalapeno peppers, beer, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Set slow cooker to Low and cook 8 to 10 hours, or, if you prefer, on High for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 839mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 402mg