Description
Warm up with this easy and flavorful Taco Soup recipe. Packed with ground beef, beans, corn, and Tex-Mex spices, this one-pot comfort meal is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family gatherings. It’s hearty, customizable, and full of bold taco-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 block cream cheese
- Optional: 1–2 jalapeños, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and broth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using cream cheese, stir it into the soup until fully melted and creamy.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, or avocado.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef for a leaner version.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños, serrano peppers, or hot sauce.
- Taco soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70