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Taco Soup

Everything you'd put in a taco, simmered in a pot as a soup. Ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and salsa — one pot, 25 minutes, feeds a crowd.

Time
25 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
6
Stovetop Nut-FreeEgg-FreeGluten-Friendly

Ingredients 7 items

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Can opener
  • Stirring spoon

Allergens: Check salsa and canned goods labels. As written, free of major allergens.

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef with the diced onion in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the drained beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes (with juice), salsa, and water.
  3. Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder if you have them.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve in bowls topped with cheese, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.
notes & tips
  • Ground turkey works too. Same method.
  • Add more beans. Kidney beans or pinto beans in addition to black beans make it heartier.
  • Mild or hot depends entirely on your salsa choice.
  • This makes a lot. Great for meal prep — portion and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • With rice: Serve over rice to stretch it even further.