Description
This hearty and flavorful Easy Taco Soup with Ground Beef is a one-pot comfort food perfect for quick dinners, easy lunches, or meal prep. Packed with lean ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco spices, it’s everything you love about tacos in a warm, cozy bowl. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, or family-friendly food ideas, this dish delivers with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and mix to coat the beef.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir everything together.
5. Add black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to develop flavor.
7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
Use lean ground beef (85/15) for flavor without too much grease.
Adjust spice level by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning.
This soup freezes well—great for batch cooking!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy taco soup, ground beef soup, quick dinner, taco soup recipe