Ingredients for Single Meal
- 1 - lb(s) ground beef
- 1 - Tbsp minced onion
- 1 - tsp garlic powder
- 1 - green bell pepper(s)
- 1 - 15 oz. can(s) black beans
- 1 - 15 oz. can(s) corn
- 2 - 15 oz. can(s) diced tomatoes
- 2 - cup(s) beef broth**
- 2 - packet(s) taco seasoning **
- Garnish: - crushed tortilla chips**
- Garnish: - shredded Mexican blend cheese**
- Side: - veggies**
- 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- Brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic powder. Drain.
- Seed and chop the green bell pepper.
- Open, drain and rinse the black beans. Open and drain the can of corn.
- To a 6 qt or larger slow cooker, add the browned ground beef, chopped bell pepper, drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir in the taco seasoning. Set on low and cook for 8 hours.
- Prepare veggies.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.
- Serve Slow Cooker Taco Soup with veggies.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- Open, drain and rinse 2 cans of black beans. Open and drain 2 cans of corn. Open 4 cans of diced tomatoes.
To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:
- Half of the browned ground beef
- Half of the chopped bell peppers
- Half of the canned black beans
- Half of the canned corn
- Half of the canned diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Place baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the slow cooker, adding 2 cups of beef broth and taco seasoning and cooking on low for 8 hours.
Dairy-Free Modifications
Omit cheese garnish for dairy-free meal.
Gluten-Free Modifications
Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.
Printable Label Recipe Title
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Printable Label Instructions
Thaw and add contents of baggie with 2 cups of beef broth and taco seasoning packets to slow cooker. Set on low and cook for 8 hours. Add crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese garnish prior to serving.
Serve with veggies.
