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
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey)
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 small onion, chopped
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1-2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning
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1 packet ranch dressing mix
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 cups beef or chicken broth (vegetable broth for vegan version)
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Optional: 1 block cream cheese (for extra creaminess)
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Optional: 1-2 jalapeños, chopped
Instructions
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Stovetop Method: Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
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Add the onion, garlic, taco seasoning, ranch mix, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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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