Description
This Easy Taco Soup is a comforting dish that combines bold flavors and hearty ingredients, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights. Ready in just 30 minutes, this soup can be prepared on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort. Packed with lean ground beef, beans, and spices, this family-friendly recipe is not only satisfying but also versatile—ideal for serving alone or topped with your favorite garnishes like avocado and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans in chili sauce
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté for about 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the broth, corn, black beans, chili beans with sauce, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, and spices. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg