How to Make Slow Cooker Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing Mix - A Step-by-Step Guide

Taco soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe takes the classic taco soup and gives it an extra flavor boost with the addition of ranch dressing mix. The slow cooker method makes it incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple steps before you can set it and forget it. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering, or just craving a comforting meal, this slow cooker taco soup with ranch dressing mix is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can corn, undrained
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, undrained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup tomato juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix.
  • Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and green chiles, all with their liquid, to the slow cooker. Stir black olives, onion, bell pepper, and tomato juice into ground beef mixture.
  • Cook on Low until vegetables are completely tender, about 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 1715mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 549mg