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Easy Taco Soup

This easy taco soup combines all your favorite taco flavors into one hearty, comforting bowl. Made with ground beef, beans, and corn, it's ready in about 35 minutes.

10Prep min
25Cook min
35Total min
  • 1 lbground beef
  • 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
  • 1 packet (1 oz)taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz)black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cupcorn kernels
  • 1 can (10 oz)diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can (14.5 oz)crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cupsbeef broth
  • as neededshredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips, for topping
  1. 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. 2Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth.
  4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

Make it yours

  • Use ground turkey for a leaner version.
  • Add a can of pinto or kidney beans for extra heartiness.
  • Make it in a slow cooker on low for 6 hours.

Good with

  • Cornbread
  • A dollop of guacamole
  • Fresh cilantro and lime

Good questions, answered.

Can I make this in a slow cooker?

Yes, brown the beef first, then combine everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.

Can I freeze taco soup?

Yes, it freezes well for up to 3 months in an airtight container.