Description
Taco Soup is quick, easy, ultimate comfort in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
- Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Slow Cooker Option: Brown the beef with onion and garlic first, then transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings to taste; add jalapeños for extra heat.
- To lighten, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- If you prefer thicker soup, use less broth or mash some beans.
- Leftovers store in the fridge up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop; Slow Cooker option
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Taco Soup, quick dinner, one-pot, beef soup, Mexican-inspired soup, weeknight dinner