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A steaming bowl of taco soup topped with cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips
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Easy Taco Soup: The Ultimate 30-Minute Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 365kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (454g) lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 2 cups low -sodium beef broth

Instructions

  • Place a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and diced onion to the pot. Sauté for 7-9 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a spatula, until the beef is fully browned and onions are translucent.
  • Carefully drain and discard any excess rendered fat from the pot.
  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning and dry ranch dressing mix over the beef mixture. Stir for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  • Incorporate the pinto beans, black beans, corn (including liquid), diced tomatoes (including liquid), and Rotel (including liquid) into the pot.
  • Pour in the beef broth and stir the mixture until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Increase heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer the soup uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the liquid to reduce slightly.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if necessary based on personal preference.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve immediately with optional toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.