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Stovetop Taco Soup Recipe

Stovetop Taco Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

A hearty and flavorful stovetop taco soup that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal. This soup is packed with ground beef, beans, corn, and a blend of delicious spices, topped with cheese, cilantro, and your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1 pound ground chuck (80/20)
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning, or 3 tablespoons homemade

Vegetables and Beans:

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained

To Serve:

  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cotija cheese, diced red onions, avocado, jalapeño slices, sour cream, chopped cilantro, tortilla strips, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook the meat and aromatics: Add ground chuck to a Dutch oven over medium heat. Break up the meat, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and brown for about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic, sauté until glossy.
  2. Add the tomatoes, beef stock, and chiles: Stir in tomatoes, beef stock, and green chiles. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the black beans and corn: Stir in black beans and corn, simmer covered for another 10 minutes.
  4. Add the cheese and cilantro: Remove from heat, stir in cheese and cilantro. Serve topped with desired toppings.

Notes

  • You can adjust the seasoning to taste with salt or more taco seasoning.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg