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One Pot Taco Soup

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A cozy, filling, and easy homemade taco soup made with simple pantry staples, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted or plain)
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt)
  • Optional: pinch of jalapeño or chipotle powder
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup frozen corn, 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Cook until mostly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add diced onions and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and any optional spices like chipotle powder. Stir well to coat meat and onions evenly.
  4. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, and drained black beans. Stir everything together, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and let simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. If using, stir in frozen corn and chopped bell peppers about 5 minutes before the end of cooking to keep them tender-crisp.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or spices as needed. For thicker soup, simmer uncovered a few more minutes; for thinner, add broth or water.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, or fresh cilantro. Serve with warm tortilla chips or a simple green salad.

Notes

[‘Drain excess beef fat after browning to avoid greasy soup.’, ‘Use low sodium broth to control salt levels.’, ‘Simmer gently to blend flavors without overcooking beans or tomatoes.’, ‘Adjust seasoning at the end to taste.’, ‘Add sour cream or lime juice to balance heat if soup is too spicy.’, ‘Add broth or water if soup is too thick; simmer uncovered to thicken.’, ‘Can be made in a slow cooker by browning meat and sautéing aromatics first, then cooking on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.’, ‘Vegetarian version: omit meat, add extra beans or lentils, and use vegetable broth.’]

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Keywords: taco soup, one pot soup, easy dinner, weeknight meal, ground beef soup, taco seasoning, quick soup, homemade soup

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