Description
Warm, hearty, and full of bold Tex-Mex flavor, this easy taco soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners. With juicy ground beef, black beans, corn, and zesty tomatoes, this soup delivers on both taste and simplicity. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner, healthy snack, or meal prep winner, this dish checks every box. Perfectly customizable and freezer-friendly, it’s one of those quick dinner ideas you’ll make on repeat. Pair it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a satisfying bowl that feels like taco night—without the mess!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
2 cups beef broth
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeño slices, tortilla strips, avocado, green onions
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning. Stir to coat the meat and vegetables evenly.
4. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Stir in the black beans, pinto beans, and corn.
6. Pour in the beef broth and mix well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
8. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
9. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, and tortilla strips.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
Add fresh lime juice before serving to brighten the flavor.
This soup gets even better the next day—perfect for leftovers or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 55