Description
Taco Soup is a hearty, comforting, and flexible dish made with seasoned beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and bold Tex-Mex spices. It’s a quick one-pot meal perfect for weeknights, meal prep, and feeding a crowd with little effort.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or turkey or plant-based)
1 onion, diced
1 can black beans (or kidney/pinto)
1 can corn (fresh or frozen)
1 can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted for added flavor)
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
1 packet ranch dressing mix (optional)
2 cups beef broth (or veggie broth)
Instructions
1. Brown ground beef in a large pot until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
3. Add beans, corn, and tomatoes (do not drain).
4. Stir in taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix.
5. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Simmer for 20–25 minutes to blend flavors.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and chips.
Notes
Make it vegetarian by skipping meat and doubling beans.
Use gluten-free seasoning for a GF version.
Stir in cream cheese at the end for extra creaminess.
Leftovers are great for nachos, baked potatoes, or burritos.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: taco soup, easy dinner, one-pot, Tex-Mex, weeknight meal