How to Make Slow Cooker Taco Soup, $1.20 a Serving

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides more protein and fewer calories, while cream cheese can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

Start with ground beef in the slow cooker.

Add taco seasoning to the ground beef.

Add canned corn (frozen corn can be used as an alternative).

Add pork and beans (with some sauce and fat removed).

Add drained kidney beans (canned).

Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Stir all ingredients together in the slow cooker.

Cover with the lid and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 16 hours on low.

Serve with chips and sprinkle cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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