Description
This Easy Taco Soup with Ground Beef is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight dinners. Made with hearty ground beef, flavorful beans, sweet corn, and zesty tomatoes, it’s packed with Tex-Mex flavors and ready in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe makes a satisfying and nourishing option when you need food ideas for dinner or want a healthy snack or lunch meal prep. It also fits perfectly under quick dinner ideas, cozy winter recipes, and easy dinner solutions.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
1 packet ranch seasoning (about 1 ounce)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
1 can corn, drained (15 oz)
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10 oz)
3 cups beef broth
Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro, tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
4. Stir in taco seasoning and ranch seasoning until beef is coated.
5. Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juice), and beef broth. Stir well.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes uncovered.
7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra spice, use hot taco seasoning or add cayenne pepper while simmering.
Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy recipe, taco soup, ground beef dinner, one-pot meal, quick dinner, soup recipe