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Slow Simmered Taco Soup

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Everything goes into one pot: ground beef, two kinds of beans, corn, a can of tomatoes with green chilies. The trick that took mine from good to genuinely craveable was adding a packet of ranch seasoning alongside the taco seasoning, it rounds the flavor out in a way you can't quite place. Set out bowls of toppings and let everyone build their own, it's the closest thing to taco night without actually making tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or homemade blend: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano
  • 1 packet 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 15 oz corn, undrained
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings: shredded cheddar sour cream, sliced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with the onion over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the garlic, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.
  3. Add the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and let everyone add their own toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSodium: 1012mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6g

Notes

Tip: The ranch seasoning alongside the taco seasoning is what separates this from a basic taco soup, it rounds out the flavor without tasting like ranch. This soup thickens as it sits, so thin it with a splash of extra broth when reheating leftovers. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
Tip: The ranch seasoning alongside the taco seasoning is what separates this from a basic taco soup, it rounds out the flavor without tasting like ranch. This soup thickens as it sits, so thin it with a splash of extra broth when reheating leftovers. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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