Quick and Easy Taco Soup
This Taco Soup is a flavorful, hearty meal packed with ground beef, beans, and a kick of taco seasoning. It’s easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 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 all ingredients and use a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Place Dutch oven on medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking up as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat to prevent the soup from being greasy.
- Add taco seasoning to the beef and stir to coat evenly.
- Add corn, chili beans, pinto beans, water, stewed tomatoes, ranch mix, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and green chiles (optional). Stir thoroughly.
- Raise heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or garnish with sliced avocado. This soup is great for meal prep and can be frozen in portions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 41.7gProtein: 26.5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8.3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 942mgFiber: 8.3gSugar: 5.8g