Grandma's Taco Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with Southwestern flavors, Grandma's Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This one-pot wonder combines seasoned ground beef, tender black and kidney beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, all simmered in a rich, savory broth infused with taco and ranch seasonings. Ready in just 45 minutes, this budget-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings—like shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, or fresh cilantro—for a customizable bowl of cozy goodness. Packed with protein and bold spices, this taco soup will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned corn, drained
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning mix. Mix well to evenly coat the beef and onions.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and beef broth to the pot.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper, then stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3025.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2484.4

Total Fat 104.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 11592.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 149.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.3mg	0%
Iron 27.3mg	0%
Potassium 5461.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 39.9%