Description
A flavorful and satisfying taco soup that is quick and easy to prepare. This hearty soup is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or when you want a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can whole kernel corn (15.25 ounces, drained)
- 1 can mild chili beans (16 ounces, undrained)
- 1 can pinto beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
- 1 can stewed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10 ounces)
- 1 can chopped green chiles (4 ounces, optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients and prepare a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in the Dutch oven over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain Fat: Remove excess fat from the cooked beef to avoid greasiness in the soup.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in the taco seasoning with the beef, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the corn, chili beans, pinto beans, water, stewed tomatoes, ranch mix, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and optional green chiles. Stir well to combine.
- Boil and Simmer: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Serve the taco soup hot, and offer optional toppings like tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Notes
- You can customize the soup by adding your favorite toppings like avocado, sliced jalapenos, or cilantro.
- This soup can be easily reheated, making it a great option for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: taco soup, easy recipe, quick dinner, Mexican soup
