Description

This Easy Taco Soup is a comforting, hearty one-pot meal packed with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and classic taco spices. Quick to prepare and adaptable for either the stovetop or slow cooker, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Top with your favorite taco toppings for a customizable, family-friendly dinner everyone will love!

Ingredients

Main Soup Ingredients

1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups (946ml) beef or chicken broth or stock
1 (15 oz) (432g) can corn, drained
1 (15 oz) (425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) (425g) can chili beans in chili sauce
1 (28 oz) (793g) can crushed tomatoes
1 (4 oz) (113g) can chopped green chiles

Seasonings

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Sliced jalapeños
Chopped cilantro
Tortilla chips
Avocado slices

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Instructions

Brown the Beef and Aromatics (Stovetop Version)
In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
Add Remaining Ingredients
Pour in the broth, corn, black beans, chili beans, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
Simmer
Cover with a lid and let the soup simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can simmer longer for deeper flavor if desired.
Serve
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with your favorite taco toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.
Slow Cooker Version
Place raw ground beef in the bottom of the crockpot and break up into small chunks (or brown it first, if you prefer). Add all other ingredients (except toppings) and stir together. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours. Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef if preferred.
Adjust spices according to your heat preference. Add extra cayenne for a spicy kick.
Taco soup stores well and tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep.
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Add more broth for a thinner soup, or additional beans/veggies for extra heartiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main-course
Method: One Pot & One Pan
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 310
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 45mg