Tacos are one of Lincoln’s very favorite foods right now so we have them at least once a week. If you ask him what he wants for dinner, 100% of the time he’ll tell you tacos. Ben gets a little sick of having the same thing every week so I thought I’d switch things up with Taco Chili! I know, living on the edge. BUT, the second thing Lincoln will tell you he wants for dinner after tacos is soup or chili so this meal is a win, win, win at my house.
What’s Inside:
Browned ground beef is simmered with pantry staples including my homemade taco seasoning (or a taco seasoning packet,) diced tomatoes and chilis, tomato sauce, chicken broth, pinto beans, and black olives. Yes, black olives!! I know a lot of Taco Soup or Chili recipes call for cans of black beans and corn – which is tooootally fine – but I wanted this chili to contain the ingredients that I actually eat in or with my tacos. And that includes refried beans if I’m at a restaurant (aka pinto beans,) and black olives always and forever, Amen. That is to say, I love me some black olives.
Each bite of Taco Chili truly tastes like taking a big bite of a taco, but since it’s thick and hearty it’s perfect for this time of year when you need a dish that will warm you up on chilly (ha!) nights. I added my favorite taco toppings to each bowl, aka sliced green onions and sharp cheddar cheese, plus a crush of tortilla chips to mimic the crunch of a taco shell, but do you and make this Taco Chili your own with your favorite toppings.
Crock Pot Instructions:
Lastly, Taco Chili is crock pot friendly – whee! So, you can simmer the chili on the stovetop for 30 minutes, or add all the ingredients to your crock pot and slow cook anywhere from 4-6 hours. Tastes delicious either way, and like most chilis, leftovers just get better and better so you can enjoy this dish all week long for lunch.
How to Make this Recipe:
If you’re going the crock pot route, brown 1lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion then add it to a 6 quart crock pot with 2 cups gluten-free chicken broth, 15oz can drained and rinsed pinto beans, 15oz can tomato sauce, 10oz can diced tomatoes and green chilis (Rotel is not verified GF so I used Hatch brand,) 3.8oz can sliced black olives, and 2 – 2-1/2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning OR or a taco seasoning packet, then cook on low for 4-6 hours. If you’re going the stovetop route, brown the beef and onions then add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
Both methods are super simple – just depends on when you want to eat!
Last step is to scoop the chili into bowls then top with your favorite taco fixins’. Like I said, I love lots of sharp shredded cheddar cheese and green onions, plus crushed tortilla chips for crunch. Couldn’t be more delicious, especially this time of year! Enjoy!
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Taco Chili
Description
Taco Chili is a fun way to change up taco night! Hot and hearty, this gluten-free chili recipe will be a favorite all year long. Make on the stovetop or in the crock pot!
Ingredients
- 1lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 cups gluten-free chicken broth
- 15oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (I used Bush’s brand)
- 15oz can tomato sauce (I used Dei Fratelli brand)
- 10oz can diced tomatoes and green chilis (I used Hatch brand)
- 3.8oz can sliced black olives, drained
- 2 - 2-1/2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (see note) OR or a taco seasoning packet
- Toppings: shredded cheese, green onions, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, cooked rice
Directions
- For the stovetop: Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat then add ground beef and onion and saute until cooked through, breaking beef up as it cooks. Add remaining ingredients, except toppings, then turn heat up to high to bring to a boil. Place a lid on top then turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste then add more taco seasoning if desired, and then serve with toppings.
- For the crock pot: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then add ground beef and onion and saute until cooked through, breaking beef up as it cooks. Drain if necessary then add meat to a 6 quart crock pot with the remaining ingredients, except toppings, and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 hours then serve with toppings.
Notes
- Click here for my bulk homemade taco seasoning recipe >
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Sounds like another great week! I’d be happy to help with the wine-project if I lived any closer ;) We’re all about tacos too, and this looks easy & delicious!
That looks delicious!
We have “Taco Tuesday” nearly every week as it’s the only meal I can get all three of my kids to agree on! And if I miss it, we can have “Whoa, it’s Taco Wednesday”. It happens.
HA – love it! Got to fit it into the week somehow!
I can’t wait for your gingerbread man recipe!!!! This morning my 7 year old son requested we make them for Christmas goodies, and my first thought was where was I going to find a good and easy recipe for that?!? Thank you in advance, you are a lifesaver!
YAY! Hope you guys love them!
Yum this sounds so good! Can’t wait to try it. Also, you mentioned Flip or Flop… did you see that they announced they are separating! I am so surprised. I wonder if the show will end?!
I DID ? So sad!
#tommyboy
#nailedit
Wow – another winner, Kristen! As soon as we get our first real snowstorm here, I’m putting this in the crockpot to reward myself after the shoveling. I’ve been using your Taco Seasoning mix on all sorts of dishes (dips, eggs, quiche, chicken, soup) since I made a big jar of it over the summer – despite a huge spice cupboard with lots of southwesternly choices, it’s becoming my “go to” seasoning. You sure are productive – aren’t you supposed to be on a hiatus?? :)
So glad you are loving the seasoning – it’s SO convenient to pull out and use each week! And sigh, yes, technically I should be on hiatus, but I go crazy if I don’t stay busy!
Tarek & Christina feel like my bffs after watching the show almost daily on maternity leave. Can’t handle their split news today!
Seriously!! Love them so much – I hope they are able to work it out!!
Your taco seasoning is my go to – it’s the best! I saw that Taraq and Christina were separating – so sad – but I will gladly watch Fixer Upper over Flip or Flop. I find Christina annoying high maintenance. The fake eyelashes, the 4″ heels, the perpetual look of disdain…LOL
This reminds me of a recipe I tend to make every winter, Taco Soup. It’s so delicious. However, I have to say this recipe is winning my heart with it’s easiness and minimum ingredients :). I can’t wait to give it a try!
It’s looks delicious. Awesome dish to try.
Looks so delicious! I am sure my brother and sister will definitely love it, thanks a lot.
I make something similar but serve it with a big hunk of cornbread. Delicious combo!
I’ve never put chicken broth in mine….i think that may have been the missing ingredient!
I can’t wait to try this!
Made this last night after a weekend away with no idea what to do for groceries this week. It’s really delicious and affordable! For about 25 bucks in NYC I have lunch for the whole week :) I replaced the olives with sliced jalapeno, but other than that followed the recipe exactly and it made my kitchen smell awesome!
I was just thinking to myself that I don’t know how I feel about olives in soup. Olives on pizza? Absolutely. Nachos? Dang straight. But soup? I’ll think about it… I’m going with jalapenos though! :D
So glad you loved it, Shannon! I actually bought a jalapeno to include in this chili but decided against it at the last minute. Next time for sure!
Also, I bet this would be awesome with Fritos Scoops! (Are those GF though? I don’t know.)
They ARE! Fortunately and unfortunately. Love me some Fritos. :)
This is fabulous! I have tried MANY versions of the famous taco soup…but taco chili wins! Very very good! LOVE!
Wohoo!! So glad you found a new favorite! Thanks so much for leaving feedback!
Made this last night and it is SO good! I used ground turkey breast instead and threw in a can of garbanzos too. I also added celery for some veggies. We will definitely have this one again!
Delicious, quick and my family loved it, Thanks !!
This soup is delicious! I made it exactly as directed and I love it. Adding it to our rotation for sure!
The Taco Chili was a big hit this year when kids and grandkids came home to Nebraska for Christmas. Thanks for the recipe!
Awesome!! So glad to hear it, Stephanie!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! Hubby and I loved it. I added some diced jalapeños, corn and cilantro that I had on hand. Will make again for sure :) Thank you for another fabulous recipe!
Yummy – sounds wonderful! Thanks for the feedback, Laura!
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Yummy!!! I can’t wait to make this chili recipe, especially in the crockpot. Thank you Kristin.
This looks so good!! I’d love to have you share it on our Taco Tuesday link up!
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Kristin – wow so many great recipes on FB today! I think I copied them all down! I want to let you know how much I appreciate your recipes that are gluten free (1/2 our household has celiac, 1/2 not) and I even work to convert your regular recipes to GF because they’re so flavorful and tasty.
I also appreciate the down to earth instructions you type up. It takes the guess work out of everything.
So, keep doing what you’re doing! I love it and I share it with friends!
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I like make this instead of regular chili. Usually add some chopped avocado on top too.