This taco soup recipe is filled with seasoned ground beef, onion, bell pepper, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. It cooks in about 30 minutes on the stove.
Wanting to make your Taco Tuesday a little healthier by cutting out tortillas? Opt for this taco soup rather than tacos or a burrito!
It's a hearty and filling dish that leaves you feeling warm, full, and satisfied.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Creamy taco soup is an easy one-pot meal.
- It delivers the same flavor as ground beef tacos.
- This soup is perfect to make-ahead and meal prep.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: I suggest using 80% lean / 20% fat ground beef for my tacos. However, you can use 85/15, 90/10, or a lean ground beef, depending on your preferences.
- Onion: Red onion or yellow onion works best here.
- Bell pepper: Any color will work.
- Diced tomatoes: I recommend canned diced tomatoes or rotel.
- Corn: You can use canned sweet corn or frozen corn kernels that have been thawed.
- Beans: I prefer using black beans and kidney beans, but pinto beans could also be used.
- Seasoning: We'll be whisking together a homemade taco seasoning made of chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
How to make creamy beef taco soup
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a medium-large stockpot.
- Add remaining ingredients: Toss in the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, and beans.
- Season and bring to a simmer: Stir in seasoning and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve warm!
Substitutions and variations
If you love this original taco soup recipe, you'll love these variations too:
- Slow cooker taco soup: In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onion and bell pepper until meat is browned. Transfer to the slow cooker and stir in remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Turkey taco soup: Replace ground beef with ground turkey.
- Vegan taco soup: Replace the the ground beef with meatless crumbles or simply leave out. Suitable for plant based diets and vegetarians.
What to serve with taco soup
Need some sides for taco soup? I've got you covered! Try cornbread, a salad, or chips and salsa.
Taco soup toppings
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onion
- Lime juice
How to store leftovers
- Store leftover taco soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, let the soup cool completely then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for 4-6 months. Thaw frozen soup overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat soup in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
Related
Try these beef recipes next:
- Old-fashioned sloppy joes
- Dairy free and egg free baked meatballs
- Ground beef shepherd's pie
- How to make air fryer frozen hamburgers
- Crockpot Irish beef stew
- Deconstructed stuffed bell peppers
- Tater tot casserole
Ground Beef Taco Soup
This taco soup recipe is filled with seasoned ground beef, onion, bell pepper, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. It cooks in about 30 minutes on the stove. It's a hearty and filling dish that leaves you feeling warm, full, and satisfied.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-large pot, brown the meat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Mix in remaining ingredients and seasonings, let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, topped with diced avocado and tortilla chips.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze, let the soup cool completely then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for 4-6 months. Thaw frozen soup overnight in the fridge.
Reheat taco soup in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
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theurbenlife says
Do try and enjoy! 🙂