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Easy 20-Minute One-Pot Taco Soup Recipe with Ground Beef

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A quick and hearty one-pot taco soup loaded with ground beef and simple pantry ingredients, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or green)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add the ground beef, crumble it with a spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
  5. Optional: Drain excess fat, leaving a little for flavor.
  6. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef mixture and stir well, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  7. Add black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, corn, and beef broth; stir to combine.
  8. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened and flavors meld, stirring occasionally.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Add extra chili powder for more heat if desired.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

For thicker soup, remove the lid in the last few minutes of simmering to reduce liquid. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and canned taste. Toast taco seasoning in the pot before adding liquids to enhance flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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