Description
A hearty and flavorful Taco Soup recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes, this soup is seasoned with classic taco flavors and topped with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Soup Base:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in taco seasoning and cumin, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat, or use low-sodium broth and beans to reduce sodium content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
