Description
The best easy Taco Soup Recipe! Make it in the crock pot, instant pot or on the stove. Perfect for a quick healthy dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
- ½ tablespoon garlic, minced (about 4 cloves)
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 quart beef broth (low or no salt)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
Instructions
1. In a soup pot, heat olive oil. Brown beef, onions, and garlic for 10–12 minutes until cooked.
2. Add in diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, black beans, pinto beans, and corn.
3. Stir together. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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5. Crockpot version: Brown beef, onions, and garlic in a pan for 10–12 minutes. Transfer to crockpot along with tomatoes, broth, spices, beans, and corn. Stir and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
6.
7. Instant Pot version: Set Instant Pot to sauté for 12 minutes. Brown beef, onions, and garlic. Scrape up browned bits. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Seal and cook on Manual Pressure for 6 minutes. Quick release pressure. Stir and serve.
Notes
You can prepare this soup using a stovetop, crockpot, or Instant Pot depending on your preference.
For firmer beans, add them after cooking when using the Instant Pot to avoid mushiness.
Customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, or tortilla chips.
This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Crockpot, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 316
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 74mg