VMBURNS: I love pretty much anything I can make in my crockpot. Usually, I just dump everything in the crockpot first thing in the morning and let it cook all day while I'm at work. When I get home the house smells amazing and dinner is ready. I take one additional step with this Taco Soup and brown the ground beef before adding it to the crockpot, but you don't have to. I like topping it with cheese, sour cream (I'm trying to make better choices, so I used Greek yogurt this time), and tortilla chips for added crunch. That's it. It's simple and delicious.
TACO SOUP
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can kidney beans
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can pinto beans
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans
- 1 (14.5 oz) can corn (drained)
- 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 package ranch salad dressing mix
- OPTIONAL TOPPING:
- Green Onions
- Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla Chips
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Brown the ground beef and onion together in a skillet.
- Drain the excess grease.
- Stir and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Top with shredded cheese, onions, sour cream, and tortilla chips and serve.
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V. M. Burns
Valerie (V. M.) Burns is the author of the Mystery Bookshop Mystery series. Her first book, The Plot is Murder, was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Debut Novel. She is the author of the Dog Club Mystery Series, the RJ Franklin Mysteries, a three-time finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, and an Edgar Award nominated short story. Valerie’s newest series, Baker Street Mysteries, will release later this year. And her Pet Detective Mystery series will release in 2023. Valerie is on the board of Sisters in Crime and the Southeastern chapter of Mystery Writers of America. She is also a member of Dog Writers of America, Crime Writers of Color, and International Thriller Writers. She is a manager for a fortune 100 company and a mentor in the Writing Popular Fiction Program at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Born and raised in northwestern Indiana, Valerie currently lives in the Southeastern United States with her two poodles. Readers can visit her website at vmburns.com.
Have to admit, I've never owned a crock pot. But this recipe sounds heavenly.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite all time soup has to be vegetable beef soup made when all the fresh veggies from the garden can be added to it.
Can't wait for the opportunity to read "Killer Words". Definitely on my TBR list.
Thank you for the chance to win a great prize!
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I love a good vegetable soup, too. I love vegetable soup with peanut butter and jelly (for some reason). Good luck in the drawing!
DeleteMy favorite soup is my Mom's vegetable beef soup served with her cornbread. Taco soup is my favorite soup to order in restaurants though. Now, with this recipe, I'm going to venture into making it at home! lnchudej@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to make great vegetable soup, too. Wish I knew the recipe. I hope you enjoy the soup. Good luck!
DeleteI love the corn chowder recipe I got from a neighbor. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter night.
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I love corn chowder, too. Good luck!
DeleteI echo Kay and Linda, vegetable beef. I love to take the leftovers from a pot roast and build from there, but honestly almost any kind of soup works for me. They are my favorite food to make, regardless of temps! makennedyinaz (at) hotmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteThat sounds yummy. I almost want to make a pot roast so I have leftovers. :-) Soup is always a winner for me.
DeleteI don't have a crock pot, but this recipe makes me want to get one! Thanks for sharing it, Valerie. ~Maya
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is lentil soup.
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Awesome. I don't think I've ever made lentil soup. I'll have to give it a try.
DeleteMy favorite soup is chicken noodle soup. The taco soup looks really good, I'm going to try it. I like that you use a crock pot for it.
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I love chicken noodle soup, too. I hope you try the soup and let me know what you think. It can be made on the stove or in a crock pot. I pick the crockpot every time. Good luck Dianne.
DeleteYour Taco Soup looks and sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe, and this chance to win. My favorite soup is French Onion. areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI do love French Onion, too. There used to be a restaurant in my hometown that made a delicious onion soup. I don't know that I've had it since I moved.
DeleteMinestrone is the only one I make - family recipe - loved by all.
ReplyDeleteAwesome to have a recipe loved by all. That's hard to achieve.
DeleteSimple and tasty. Just right.
ReplyDeleteThe Ranch dressing addition is unexpected.
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It is simple and tasty. Glad you liked it. Good luck!
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