Description
Hearty Taco Soup brings Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table with a rich blend of ground beef, beans, and zesty seasonings. Packed with bold flavors and easy to prepare, this soup promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Tomatoes, Seasonings, and Liquids:
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) diced green chilies
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium temperature, thoroughly brown ground beef with diced onions until meat is no longer pink and onions become translucent, approximately 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder into the meat mixture, stirring vigorously to distribute spices and release their aromatic qualities for about 60 seconds.
- Pour kidney beans, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth into the pot, mixing ingredients until well incorporated.
- Increase heat and bring the soup to a gentle bubbling simmer, reducing temperature and allowing contents to meld together for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle steaming soup into deep bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, dollop of tangy sour cream, and freshly chopped cilantro leaves for added texture and brightness.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy soup and ensure a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier protein alternative that maintains the dish’s hearty texture.
- Toast spices briefly to enhance their aromatic compounds, releasing deeper, more complex flavor notes that elevate the entire soup’s taste.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding fresh jalapeños, making the recipe adaptable for mild or spice-loving palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg