Creamy Beef Taco Soup (Printable Version)

Ground beef and beans simmer with cheese and spices for a hearty, comforting bowl. #beef #comfortfood #onepot

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 8 ounces tomato sauce
04 - 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes or Ro-tel
05 - 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilis
06 - 1 can (15.25 ounces) corn, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (15.5 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
10 - 1.5 ounces ranch seasoning (1 packet)
11 - 2 cups chicken broth
12 - 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

→ Optional Toppings

13 - Sliced olives
14 - Diced tomatoes
15 - Diced avocados
16 - Chopped cilantro
17 - Corn chips
18 - Sour cream

# Steps:

01 - Dice the onion. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until the beef is cooked through. Drain excess fat.
02 - Transfer the cooked beef and onions to a slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chilis, drained corn, kidney beans, black beans, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to heat thoroughly.
04 - Add the softened cream cheese to the slow cooker approximately 20 minutes before serving. Stir thoroughly until the cheese is fully melted and the soup achieves a creamy consistency.
05 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with olives, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, chopped cilantro, corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust toppings based on personal preference. Include jalapenos or shredded cheese for extra flavor or spice.