Description
This Taco Soup combines ground beef, beans, corn, and spices into a savory, one-pot dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. It’s hearty, customizable, and can be made in a stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups beef or chicken broth (vegetable broth for vegan version)
Optional: 1 block cream cheese (for extra creaminess)
Optional: 1-2 jalapeños, chopped
Instructions
Stovetop Method: Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
Add the onion, garlic, taco seasoning, ranch mix, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using cream cheese, add it in and stir until it melts.
Slow Cooker Method: Layer all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir in cream cheese during the last 30 minutes.
Instant Pot Method: Brown the meat in the Instant Pot on sauté mode. Add all ingredients and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release the rest.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add cream cheese during cooking.
This soup is great for meal prep and freezes well for up to 3 months.
Feel free to adjust seasonings to suit your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (Stovetop), 6-8 hours (Slow Cooker), 10 minutes (Instant Pot)
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per serving (varies based on ingredients)
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg