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Best Easy 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Taco Soup

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This quick and easy taco soup comes together in under 30 minutes with just five core ingredients. It’s a warm, comforting, and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (McCormick or Old El Paso recommended)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel recommended)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 3 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Let it sit undisturbed for a minute or two to get caramelized bits.
  2. Drain excess fat: Carefully drain off any excess grease from the pot.
  3. Add the taco seasoning: Sprinkle the entire packet of taco seasoning over the browned beef. Stir well to coat and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the liquids: Add the beef broth and the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained). Stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
  5. Add the beans and corn: Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans and drained corn. Mix well.
  6. Bring to a boil, then simmer: Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed (e.g., salt, pepper, lime juice, hot sauce).
  8. Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls and top with desired garnishes.

Notes

For best flavor, don’t rush browning the beef. Toast the taco seasoning with the beef for 30 seconds. Use low-sodium broth and rinse beans to control salt. The soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating if needed. For a thicker soup, mash some beans before adding or simmer longer uncovered.

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