Description
A comforting and spicy Taco Soup made with ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes, seasoned with taco spices and simmered to blend flavors. Perfect for a quick and hearty meal topped with your favorite garnishes.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables and Beans
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (or 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
Other Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 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, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. If using lean beef, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to help it brown evenly.
- Add ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, kidney beans, whole kernel corn, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust thickness: Pour in the beef broth or water if you prefer a thinner soup consistency. Stir to incorporate.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper as desired to enhance the flavor.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips as preferred.
- Store leftovers: Refrigerate any remaining soup in a sealed container for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- This Taco Soup is spicy and warming, ideal for cold nights.
- Can be prepared in about 15 minutes on the stovetop, making it a quick and easy meal.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based alternative or additional beans.
- Add extra toppings like jalapeños or lime juice for more flavor.
- Leftover soup can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
