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Taco Chili

October 16, 2018 Updated October 21, 2019 By Krissy 11 Comments

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recipe for taco chili made in the instant pot crockpot or on the stove

Taco Chili with ground beef and tasty seasoning mixes is the best easy recipe you can make in your crockpot, on the stovetop, or in the Instant Pot.

Ground beef, taco seasoning, beer, corn, olives, salsa and black beans all come together for a quick and incredibly satisfying dinner. This chili recipes has all the flavors you love in a good taco, but you’ll enjoy the taste as a hearty soup instead!

taco chili in bowl with sour cream

TACO CHILI

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Taco Chili is one of my family’s favorite meals. My kids love it so much, they ask me to make extra so that they can have some packed in their thermos for their school lunch. What I love about this recipe is that it’s pretty much a dump and stir recipe. You really don’t even have to measure the ingredients. The last time I made taco chili, I just eye balled the amount of taco seasoning and salsa I wanted to add. Nothing else required measuring!

looking down at bowl of taco chili with meat and beans

How to make taco chili:

There are three ways you can make taco chili: on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker (i.e. Instant Pot). I’ve made this chili recipe all three ways and vary my cooking method based on my mood and on how busy the day is.

  • Stovetop: In a heavy bottom dutch oven, brown the ground beef. Once cooked, add the beer and scrape anything that cooked to the surface of the pot. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and cook until everything is heated through. The longer you let it simmer, the better it will taste.
  • Crockpot: In a heavy bottom dutch oven, brown the ground beef. Once cooked, add the beer and scrape anything that cooked to the surface of the pot. Transfer all of that along with the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, stir, and cook on low for 4-8 hours. Again, the longer you let it simmer, the better it will taste. Using the crockpot is great for game day or when you want to start dinner in the morning and have it ready when you come home.
  • Instant Pot: Brown the ground beef on saute mode. Once cooked, add the beer and scrape anything that cooked to the surface of the pot. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

taco chili with meat, black beans, corn and olives

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taco chili in bowl with sour cream

Taco Chili

Taco Chili with ground beef and tasty seasoning mixes is the best easy recipe you can make in your crockpot, on the stovetop, or in the Instant Pot. 
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: taco chili
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Author: Krissy Allori

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 bottle beer Corona recommended
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed, Trader Joe's Cuban Black Beans recommended
  • 1 can corn drained (or use 1 cup fresh or frozen corn)
  • 1 can black olives drained
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Instructions

  • In large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef with taco seasoning until meat is slightly browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.  Add mixture to large slow cooker.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4-8 hours.
  • Alternatively, meat can be browned in electric pressure cooker, remaining ingredients can be added, and chili can be cooked on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with freshly grated sharp cheddar, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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  1. Norma Skoglund

    October 16, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    When I try to forward ( mail)a recipe to
    my busband’s computer
    (so that I can print from his computer )
    the ingredients do not transfer. All other print
    Directions, comments , etc. transfer.
    Why are ingredients not transferred to
    his computer?
    Like your recipes, your web site.comments,
    And your great since of humor.
    I like to copy in order to add to my
    printed recipe file books.
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    • Krissy

      October 16, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      Hi Norma, The best way to print from your husband’s computer would be to just access the link from his computer instead of trying to email the recipe itself. That way you can click the print button and it should print perfectly. Glad you like the site!! Krissy

      Reply
  2. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites

    October 16, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    This chili is everything I love in a chili! I haven’t made a chili with beer in too long! Saving this for football Sunday!

    Reply
  3. Ben Myhre

    October 16, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like such a warm and inviting chili. I like how you give so many options for heating, as this isn’t rocket science and we just need to get that tasty stuff warm, right?

    Reply
  4. Colleen

    October 16, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    This post has me craving chili! I love the dump it in way of making chili, too, and love that you added beer.

    Reply
  5. Cindy Gordon

    October 16, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    Chili is one of my favorite fall dishes! I simply LOVE IT. I love that you can switch up the flavors too! This taco chili looks devine!

    Reply
  6. Iryna

    October 16, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect comfort food for cold weather. I’ve never thought of adding beer to the Chili. This is something new I need to try.

    Reply
  7. Alexa

    April 4, 2019 at 6:38 am

    5 stars
    All I can say is YUM 👍👍👍👍👍 but wont tell you how much I ate all on my own – seriously this is so easy, with incredible results

    Reply
  8. Rob

    July 25, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to make had a busy day put it together simmered on the stove really delicious

    Reply
  9. Dianna

    September 19, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Is corona beer only one you can use for best tasting

    Reply
    • Krissy

      September 24, 2019 at 3:59 am

      Nope! Any light or medium beer will work, but since this chili is taco flavored, I like the Mexican beers. Enjoy! -Krissy

      Reply

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