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Beef Taco Soup

Savor the Comfort of Homemade Beef Taco Soup Today

This Beef Taco Soup offers a comforting blend of spices, veggies, and protein-rich ground beef for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Beef Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

For the Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 pound ground beef protein-rich base
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 2 cans (14 ounce) crushed tomatoes
  • 1.75 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 can (28 ounce) black beans drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn

For Serving

  • tortilla chips for topping
  • cilantro fresh leaves
  • lime wedges
  • sour cream for cooling
  • avocado sliced or diced
  • cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Taco Soup

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in 1 diced onion, 1 finely diced jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of paprika and ground cumin, along with 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and 1.75 cups of beef broth, then add 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in 1 can of drained black beans and 1 cup of frozen corn, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips, cilantro, lime, sour cream, avocado, and cheddar cheese.

Notes

This soup is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, and leftovers can be frozen for later enjoyment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Beef Taco Soup, Comfort Food, easy recipe, Freezer-Friendly, soup, Weeknight Meal
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