Get ready to transform your dinner routine with the most mouthwatering, soul-warming Taco Soup that'll have your family begging for seconds! In just 40 minutes, you'll create a Mexican-inspired masterpiece that combines the rich, bold flavors of seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, and zesty tomatoes into one incredible pot of comfort. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for game day, this Taco Soup is about to become your new culinary obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 1 pound of ground beef, 1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 can of corn (drained), 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 packet of taco seasoning, and 4 cups of beef broth.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef to the pot.
- Cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned and no longer pink. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat from the pot to avoid a greasy soup.
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes (with their juices), taco seasoning, and beef broth to the pot with the browned beef.
- Stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Ensure the taco seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken slightly.
- After the cooking time is complete, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add salt, pepper, or additional taco seasoning to enhance the flavor.
- Once satisfied with the flavor, remove the pot from the heat. Serve the taco soup hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips.
- Enjoy your delicious Taco Soup!
Tips
- For extra depth of flavor, consider browning the ground beef with a diced onion before adding other ingredients.
- Don't drain all the fat from the beef - a little adds richness to the soup.
- Customize your toppings: Try adding fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a squeeze of lime for brightness.
- Make it spicier by using a hot taco seasoning or adding a dash of cayenne pepper.
- This soup freezes beautifully - make a double batch and save some for later!
- For a lighter version, you can substitute ground turkey for beef.
- Let the soup simmer longer if you want the flavors to develop even more intensely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 300kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg
