Description
A quick, hearty, and flavor-packed taco soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This simple one-pot recipe combines lean ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices for a rich, satisfying meal that tastes like a taco in a bowl.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef or chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) chili beans in chili sauce
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder
Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook ground beef and onion in a large pot until meat is fully browned.
2. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
4. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
6. For slow cooker: Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on high 4–6 hours or low 8–10 hours.
Notes
This soup freezes beautifully. Cool completely before freezing in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight and reheat gently on the stovetop.
For thicker soup, simmer uncovered or mash some beans.
Toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, chopped onion, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup Recipes
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 46mg