Prep Ahead:

• Chop onions and mince garlic, and add to a large resealable bag or container.
• Add to the same bag the remaining ingredients.
• Label, including the water amount needed at cook time if using broth concentrate/stock cubes.

Prepare From Prepped:

Instant Pot Instructions: Thaw in fridge overnight before cooking

• Add contents of prepped bag to Instant Pot, including water if broth concentrate or stock cubes were used.
• If using with thawed ingredients: Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes with a Quick Pressure Release.
• If using frozen ingredients: Cook on High Pressure for 40 minutes with a Quick Pressure Release.
• Serve hot with desired toppings.

Slow Cooker Instructions: Thaw in fridge overnight before cooking

• Add contents of prepped bag to slow cooker, including water if broth concentrate or stock cubes were used.
• Secure lid and cook low on 6-7 hours, high for 4 hours.
• Serve hot with desired toppings.

Stovetop Instructions: Thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking

• Add contents of prepped bag or container to large pot, adding water if broth concentrate or stock cubes were used.
• Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
• Cook on low, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, using a spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. The soup is ready when the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are soft, and the liquid has thickened slightly.
• Serve hot with desired toppings.

Make From Fresh:

Instant Pot Instructions

• Add all ingredients except the toppings to Instant Pot and secure the lid.
• Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes with Quick Pressure Release.
• Serve hot with desired toppings.

Slow Cooker Instructions

• Add all ingredients except the toppings to the Slow Cooker and secure the lid.
• Cook on low for 6 hours, high for 4.
• Serve hot with desired toppings.

Stovetop Instructions

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, then add the onions and taco seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have started to soften, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and ground beef and cook, stirring to break up the beef and crumble it as it browns.
• Once the beef has browned, about 5-8 minutes, add the remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 20-30 minutes.
• Serve hot with desired toppings.