Description
A hearty and comforting taco soup featuring seasoned ground beef, beans, and a blend of smoky spices, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85% lean recommended)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef, crumble and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir and toast spices for about 1 minute.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and beef broth; stir well, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Add rinsed black beans and kidney beans; stir to combine.
- Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional spices as desired.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
Brown the ground beef properly to develop rich flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and metallic taste. Toast spices with meat for enhanced aroma. Simmer covered to meld flavors; remove lid for last 5 minutes to thicken soup if desired. Use low sodium broth to control saltiness. Soup tastes better the next day. Can be frozen up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (360
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 22
Keywords: taco soup, ground beef soup, easy dinner, comfort food, hearty soup, Mexican soup, weeknight meal