For me, cold weather = soup weather!
Here in southern Illinois, the weather turned pretty darn cold last week and so naturally I wanted creamy, warm, comfort food – AKA, soup!
Now, at the time I'm actually publishing this recipe for you, the weather is back in the 90's (from 40's last week!) so it seems weird, but it is what it is!
One of our favorite soups is Crockpot Taco Soup (S). It's cheesy, packed with protein, full of fat, and it's delicious!
Plus, as a busy mom it's one of my favorite because of how stinking easy it is!
I put all the ingredients in the crockpot first thing in the morning, set the slow cooker to low, and by dinner time it's ready to go after a quick whisk!
Because my whole family isn't as “on” Trim Healthy Mama as I am, I serve it with rice, black beans, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream on the side, and then let everyone build their own soup bowl with their favorite toppings.
Plus, I use bone broth for it's health benefits:
Bone broth is SO good for you. Here are a few of the benefits:
- Healing Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Help with food intolerances and allergies
- Improve Joint Health
- Reduce Cellulite’s Appearance & Improve Your Skin
- Boost Your Immune System
- Sleep Better
- Prevent Osteoporosis and Strengthen Bones
- Supplement Your Diet with Protein
Ketologie Bone Broth comes in powdered form, which is super convenient.
If you’ve been looking to add the health benefits of bone broth to your diet, and need a convenient product, then Ketologie Bone Broth is worth having around.
There are zero net carbs in each serving of this delicious bone broth, and it sells for a price that even my frugal self can get on board with.
You can find Ketologie Bone Broth on their website: Ketologie.com
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 4 scoops Ketologie Chicken Bone Broth + 2 cups Water
- 1 package ⅓ Less Fat Cream Cheese
- 1 small can Rotel
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 T Chopped Garlic (I use pre-chopped in oil from Aldi)
- 1 T Cumin
- 1 T Chili Powder (or to taste)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- Place all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Whisk once or twice before serving.
- Serve with black beans, cilantro, rice, salsa, sour cream and/or cheese on the side and let everyone build their own soup bowls - enjoy!
Enjoy this on a cold day – or on a day when you don't want to cook!
Talk soon,
Gretchen
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Awesome! I will be trying this very soon. I’m always looking for good THM recipes!
Thanks, Tara!
This looks delish!!! I may have to put it on our menu!
Yay – thank you!
That sounds yummy!! Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
Thanks Jamie!
I can’t wait to try this. I’m definitely pinning so I can enjoy it over and over!
Thanks, Donna – hope you love it!
Do you cook the ground beef first?
I have the same question. Is the beef cooked first?
Do you brown the meat first?
Hi, I’ve made this several times (delicious) and have always used browned meat. Is that needed or do you use raw ground beef? Thanks!
Do you brown the meet first? What about the grease from the meet?
Should the hamburger be ground and drained before placing in crockpot? If not what about all the grease from the hamburger meat?
This looks yummy – and easy (even better!). One question, though – if I don’t have the powder, would 2 cups of bone broth be equal to the amount listed here? I suspect my conversion isn’t quite right, as that doesn’t seem like a lot of liquid for that much meat and to feed a family. I’d love to make this, so any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks! 🙂
Great question! The answer is yes 🙂 It equals out to 2 cups of bone broth, whichever kind you like to use. The soup will come out almost like a bisque with added meat and veggies, so feel free to add more if you like a heartier soup!
Can I make this with a different bone broth or sub for something else? I don’t have the kind you listed but would love to make this over the weekend. Thanks!
In most slow cooker recipes of this type you have to brown the meat before putting it in the crock pot. Do you have to do that with this recipe?
Thanks 🙂
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Edie