Description
This Easy Taco Soup with Ground Beef is a quick, hearty, and flavor-packed one-pot dinner perfect for busy nights. With ground beef, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning, this soup is easy to make and endlessly customizable. A comforting and satisfying meal that freezes beautifully and delights the whole family—perfect for meal prep, game day, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 cups beef broth
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Stir in minced garlic, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
6. Serve hot with desired toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Let the soup cool before storing in airtight containers to preserve freshness.
For extra flavor depth, add a splash of lime juice or a dash of smoked paprika.
Want it creamier? Stir in a spoonful of cream cheese at the end for a richer finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg