Kara's Taco Soup

Warm up your weeknights with Kara's Taco Soup, a comforting and flavor-packed dish perfect for the whole family. This zesty one-pot recipe combines seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, sweet corn, and a medley of bold spices, all simmered to perfection in a rich beef broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying alternative to traditional tacos with all the same beloved flavors. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for the ultimate Tex-Mex experience. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or a game-day favorite, this taco soup is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for meal prep or leftovers, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone craving an easy, hearty dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces sweet 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
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup tortilla chips (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef and onions.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, black beans, pinto beans, sweet corn, and beef broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3610.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3556.2

Total Fat 186.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 561.1mg	0%
Sodium 10524.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.3g	0%
Total Sugars 61.5g
Protein 191.1g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1521.2mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 6349.2mg	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: 46.7%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 32.0%