Becca's Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup made with ground beef, vegetables, and delicious Mexican spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a warm and comforting meal. It combines the flavors of tacos in a soup form, making it a great option for taco lovers. With a cooking time of under 30 minutes, this recipe is both quick and delicious. Serve it with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot. Saute until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, corn, taco seasoning, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips.
Interesting Facts
Taco soup is a popular dish in the southern United States and often referred to as 'Texas-style chili'.
This recipe can easily be customized by adding or substituting ingredients like black beans, diced green chilies, or even ground turkey instead of beef.
Leftover taco soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer shelf life.