Description
This easy and hearty Taco Soup recipe combines ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes with taco seasoning for a flavorful and comforting meal perfect for chilly nights. Ready in just 25 minutes, it can be topped with your favorite garnishes like sour cream, cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
Canned Goods
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (or use 3 (10 oz) Rotel cans)
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 (1.25 oz.) package taco seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth or water (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil if using lean ground beef. Add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add Ingredients. Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Liquid and Simmer. Pour in the beef broth or water if you prefer a thinner soup. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Season and Serve. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with your choice of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or crunchy tortilla chips for a delicious finishing touch.
- Store Leftovers. Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate. The soup will keep well for several days and can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
Notes
- This taco soup is spicy and warm, perfect for cold nights or quick weeknight dinners.
- Using a lean ground beef reduces excess fat; add olive oil for browning as needed.
- You can substitute water with beef broth for richer flavor.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to blend.
- Feel free to customize toppings such as jalapeños, green onions, or crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
