2teaspoonssalt - only add if taco seasoning does not have salt
Tortilla strips - optional topping
Shredded cheddar cheese - optional topping
Sliced green onions - optional topping
Sour cream - optional topping
Instructions
Cook ground beef, diced onion, diced bell pepper and 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning in a skillet over medium high heat until beef is no longer pink. Be sure to crumble the beef.
Drain fat from beef mixture and transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker.
Add remaining taco seasoning, black beans (with liquid), kidney beans (with liquid), drained corn. crushed tomatoes and water to slow cooker; Stir to combine.
OPTIONAL: If you taco seasoning does not have salt, add 2 teaspoons of salt to the slow cooker and stir.
Cook on low for six hours or high for three hours
Top with desired toppings.
Notes
Add Hot Sauce: A teaspoon or two of hot sauce really gives it a kick.
Variation tip: Rotel tomatoes in the can can be added with some chicken broth in place of the liquid from the cans.
Alternate cooking method tip: A dutch oven or Instant pot can be used to make this recipe.
Dietary consideration tip: Feel free to add more vegetables to add more fiber.