Description
Need a quick dinner idea that’s bold, hearty, and loaded with flavor? This Easy Taco Soup with Ground Beef delivers all the goodness of taco night in one cozy bowl. It’s a one-pot recipe that comes together fast using pantry staples like beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning—perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinner planning, or freezing for later. With loads of protein, rich broth, and all your favorite toppings, it hits all the marks for a comforting meal. Ideal for easy dinners, meal prep, and food ideas that bring the family together.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Mix to combine.
4. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, or tortilla chips.
Notes
Add a squeeze of lime juice or chopped cilantro right before serving for a fresh flavor boost.
This soup thickens as it sits—add extra broth when reheating if you like a thinner consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, taco soup, ground beef recipe, one pot, quick soup, meal prep