Description
This Crockpot Beef Tortilla Soup is a hearty, flavor-packed meal made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Loaded with tender beef, sweet corn, black beans, and bold spices, it’s topped with crispy tortilla strips and creamy avocado for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles, mild or hot
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Tortilla strips, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat or use your crockpot’s sauté setting if available.
- Brown the beef on all sides, then transfer to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to the crockpot.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, green chiles, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, topped with tortilla strips and your favorite garnishes like avocado, cheese, lime, or cilantro.
Notes
- Brown the beef beforehand for maximum flavor.
- Add lime juice at the end for brightness.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a smoky depth.
- Freeze in single portions for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg