Ingredients
- Ground beef weighing one pound
- Two cans of whole peeled tomatoes, each can measuring 14.5 ounces
- One can of kidney beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- One can of pinto beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- One can of whole kernel corn, 14 ounces
- A packet of taco seasoning, 1 ounce
- A packet of buttermilk ranch dressing mix, 1 ounce
Step 1
Begin by heating a generously sized skillet on medium-high heat. Saute the beef in the skillet, ensuring to continuously stir until it turns a rich brown color and crumbles beautifully, typically taking around 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Next, combine the perfectly browned ground beef with a medley of ingredients including juicy tomatoes, hearty kidney beans, flavorful pinto beans, sweet corn, zesty taco seasoning, and a touch of ranch dressing mix in the basin of a slow cooker.
Step 3
Let this delightful mixture simmer and meld together on the Low setting for a minimum of 3 hours. This slow cooking process will allow the flavors to intensify and create a rich, comforting dish that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Utilize multi-functional kitchen tools like stackable containers and jars to save space and keep ingredients organized.
- 2. Label your storage containers with the name of the ingredient and the date it was stored to easily identify and track freshness.
- 3. Store fresh herbs in a damp paper towel in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer and ready to use in your slow cooker taco soup.






