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Cozy Easy Weeknight Taco Soup: Best 30-Minute Dinner

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A hearty, brothy, and slightly spicy taco soup loaded with tender beans, sweet corn, and ground beef, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for cozy nights and crowd-pleasing dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
  • 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned all the way through. Spoon off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, and chipotle powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices), drained black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the beef broth and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper around the 10-minute mark.
  6. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with desired garnishes.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the beef well and toast the spices. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving. Adjust consistency with extra broth or water as needed. The soup can be made vegetarian by swapping beef for extra beans and using vegetable broth.

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