Easy taco soup is a quick, one-pot dinner made with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and bold taco seasoning. This hearty, comforting soup is packed with Tex-Mex flavor, perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family-friendly dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn canned or frozen
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and ranch seasoning until the beef is evenly coated.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Draining the beef prevents greasy soup and keeps flavors balanced.
- Simmering—even briefly—greatly improves flavor.
- Add extra broth if the soup thickens too much.
- This soup tastes even better the next day.