Taco Soup With Ground Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Soup
01 -
1 lb ground beef
02 -
1 medium onion, diced
03 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
05 -
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
06 -
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
07 -
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
08 -
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
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1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce
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2 cups beef or chicken broth
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1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
12 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
13 -
Shredded cheddar cheese
14 -
Sour cream
15 -
Sliced jalapeños
16 -
Chopped fresh cilantro
17 -
Tortilla chips or strips
18 -
Lime wedges
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
02 -
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
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Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, corn, green chilies, tomato sauce, and broth. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, and stir well to combine.
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Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to let the flavors meld.
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Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.