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t's taco soup

sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

This taco soup is great on a cold winter day and is a delicious alternative to chili. It can be made in a large slow-cooker or on the stove in a large Dutch oven/stockpot. It's very easy to make and serves a small crowd. Great for game day or your Cinco de Mayo celebration, too!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For t's taco soup

  • 2 Tbsp
    bacon grease
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1 lb
    pork breakfast sausage
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 can
    diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can
    Rotel (diced tomatoes with diced green chilies)
  • 1 can
    whole kernel corn
  • 1 c
    large diced red bell pepper (or your favorite color, fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can
    black beans
  • 1 can
    Bush's chili beans (medium spice level pinto beans)
  • 2 pkg
    taco seasoning mix
  • 1 pkg
    ranch style dressing mix
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/8 tsp
    freshly ground pepper (we like Tellicherry)
  • a pinch
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
  • taco blend shredded cheese
  • queso fresco
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • corn chips
  • tortilla chips

How To Make t's taco soup

  • 1
    Melt bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and pork breakfast sausage and cook until browned; drain well.
  • 2
    Add the drained meat to either a large Dutch oven/soup pot or a large slow cooker.
  • 3
    Add all remaining ingredients; stir well to combine.
  • Ladle in taco soup in slow cooker.
    4
    For the slow cooker, cover and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. For a stockpot or Dutch oven, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Bowl of taco soup topped with cheese.
    5
    Serve hot with your choice of toppings. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers.
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