Description
Ranch Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful slow cooker dish made with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and a blend of taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix. It’s perfect for a comforting meal, with optional garnishes like cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 oz) can Bush’s pinto beans, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can Bush’s black beans, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can Bush’s kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel white sweet corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
- 1 (1.5 oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 (1 oz) package ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, black pepper, cumin, and salt. Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to a 3-quart slow cooker. Add the pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix. Stir well to combine everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours until heated through and flavors are well combined. Stir occasionally if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optional garnishes include shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, crushed tortilla chips, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Optional garnishes like cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and crushed tortilla chips enhance the flavor and texture of the soup.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add some chopped jalapeños or more taco seasoning.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg