Description
A hearty and comforting creamy beef taco soup that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or leaner)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 yellow onion (chopped, about 1 cup)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped, about 1 cup, red, orange or yellow)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 jalapeño (deseeded, finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (15.5 ounces) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (liquid included)
- 1 (15.5 ounces) can corn (drained)
- 1 (15.5 ounces) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese (light or regular, at room temperature cut in small cubes)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot with a little spray cooking oil. Add the ground beef, season with taco seasoning, and brown for about 5-6 minutes on medium-high heat. Remove extra rendered fat if needed.
- Add chopped onions, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic to the beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the can of tomatoes (with liquid) and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add corn and black beans, stir to combine.
- Pour in broth and water, bring to a low boil then simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and cheddar, cooking until cream cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add lime juice, fresh cilantro, and adjust seasoning to your taste. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. Reheat on the stovetop and add lime juice for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg