My all-time favorite soup recipe that you are going to LOVE! Taco Soup is filled with all your taco favorites this one is a must-try. The best thing about this or tacos in general is you can make it as spicy as you want!
You can add beans or take them away, use jalapenos or not. This recipe can be edited however you like, but this is my personal favorite way to make it. If you love this soup then you can also try a few more of my favorite taco recipes like my Taco Casserole or these Baked Chicken Tacos.
Anything taco is going to be my favorite! I love the bold taste in Mexican style food, and could eat it every single day, and never get tired of it! I have a lot of taco-inspired recipes on my blog already! Most of the time they are pretty inexpensive. So when I am trying to watch what I am spending at the grocery store I love simple recipes like this Taco Soup that is easy on the wallet but still tastes great.
How to Make Taco Soup:
Step one: In a large pot cook ground beef, crumbling and stir occasionally until browned. Drain fat and return to stove top.
Step two: Next add in your corn, salsa, chilies, black beans, taco seasoning, dry ranch mix and mix together well.
Step three: Pour in beef broth and allow to simmer on medium/low for 30-40 minutes.
Step four: Serve and top with optional toppings.
Easy Ground Beef Recipe:
- This Taco Soup is one of my favorite easy ground beef recipes. It’s a recipe that is not just easy to make, but it’s also easy on the wallet. Here are some money-saving tips for this recipe!
- Save on the meat. This recipe is pretty versatile and can be made with several types of meat. You can use ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken, chicken breast, or even brisket. Find what’s on sale.
- Buy in bulk. Buying in bulk can save you some money. We like buying canned food items to make sure everything has a long pantry life. If you are buying in bulk you can also cook in bulk, and freeze some soup for later. So buying in bulk can save you money, but also time.
- Make a meal plan and a list! Going to the store without a plan is never a good idea when you want to stay on budget. Make sure you stay on track and only buy what is on the list.
More Taco Style Recipes that are easy and cheap:
- Taco Mac Casserole: This Taco Mac Casserole is a family favorite and sure to please any picky eater. Made with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and coated in cream cheese.
- One Pan Taco Pasta: This simple One Pan Taco Pasta means less dish for you after dinner and a happy family during dinner. Just add a few ingredients to a pot and 15 minutes later dinner is ready, it’s that easy.
- Cornbread Taco Pie: Seasoned taco meat, corn, and then topped with cornbread mix. Bake this Easy Cornbread Taco Pie for less then 30 minutes and dinner is ready.
- Easy Taco Pasta Salad: Seasoned with taco seasonings this Easy Taco Pasta Salad is the perfect summertime side dish. It’s filled with green onions, bell peppers, corn, Mexican shredded cheese, and completely delicious
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My all-time favorite soup recipe that you are going to LOVE! Taco Soup is filled with all your taco favorites this one is a must-try. The best thing about this or tacos in general is you can make it as spicy as you want!
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 15 oz Corn
- 2 cups Salsa
- 2 can Green chilies
- 15 oz Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dry Ranch mix
- 2 cups Beef broth
- Optional for topping: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro.
- In a large pot cook ground beef, crumbling and stir occasionally until browned. Drain fat and return to stove top.
- Add corn, salsa, chilies, black beans, taco seasoning, dry ranch mix and mix together well.
- Pour in beef broth and allow to simmer on medium/low for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve and top with optional toppings.
Recipe Video
We’ve made this three – four times now! The first time we made it for friends it was a huge hit and they asked me to send them the recipe. The day after since all leftovers were gone I made my own version of it veggie style because we has no meat haha! It’s so easy and so flavorful! The only thing I add is one jar of kidney beans as well to beef it up! So delicious!
Yah!! So happy to hear that Tiffany! I am glad that you all loved it so much. Also I will have to try this for a meatless meal. Great idea!
I tried this recipe and my husband (who loves mexican food but is very picky) loved it (he even ate the leftovers)! I’m making it again tonight but adding diced onions. We also use venison instead of hamburger and the salsa is from my garden that I’ve canned (and hid from my husband). I’m thinking of canning some so there is always some on hand.
Yah!! This makes me so happy! I love making homemade salsa also I have to try it with that now, great idea!!
Hello…. Was wondering how many times the original recipe to make a roaster full for a work function? Any ideas? Thank you!
That is a tough one! I would think that 5 times would fit but it depends on your roaster. I have a pretty large one and I am trying to image in. I hope everyone loved this recipe Shannon! Let me know how it turns out!
This is probably the easiest recipe I’ve made. After it was done cooking, my husband started screaming. I thought something was wrong and he was screaming of joy. He loved and he can’t wait to take some to work tomorrow. Thanks so much for posting this with the world. I plan to look at your other recipes. I found you on Pinterest last night. God bless
Ashlee you made my night and I am laughing out loud thinking about your husband screaming, that is how you know it is good!! I hope you check out more and try them, I love hearing the feedback!!
what if i use rotel instead of salsa and green chili’s? how much do you think i’d need to use (10 oz cans)? i prefer less of a tomato-y taste
Yes I have used rotel in this before and love it. I usually use two can of it instead of salsa but if you want less tomatoes use one it just will not be as thick. Hope that helps =)
This Taco Soup is so good!!! I did a packet of taco seasoning (3 tablespoons) and didn’t use the ranch seasoning! So yummy… thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing Britney! So glad you enjoyed it =)
What kind of salsa do you use?
I usually use a milk think and chunky salsa, Chi-chis is one of my favorites.
What if you don’t have any beef broth will it work without or can you sub with chicken broot
I have used chicken broth before when I was out of beef and it worked great!
Hello ! Planning to make this tomorow. Can this be done in crockpot?
Yes! This can be made easily in the slow cooker. You just want to cook and crumble your beef first, drain the fat, then add to your slow cooker. Dump in all the other ingredients and cook it on low for 5-6 hours or on hight 3-4 hours and it should be good to go. Hope you enjoy it Tiffany!
I used ground turkey, subbed enchilada sauce for salsa, and then added diced onion. This was SO good! Hubby said it’s one of his favorite things I’ve ever made!
Enchilada sauce sounds like a great sub!! I will have to try that out. I’m so glad you and your hubby enjoyed it!!
Jennie – I’ve been making this recipe at home now for a few months, at least once every few weeks! We love it so much. I’m thinking about bringing it to work next week. How do you think it would do in a crock pot? Since it cooks so quickly on the stove, would it do alright for a few hours on low?
I am actually working on testing it in the slow cooker! I think 3-4 hours on low is good but if you go any longer you can just turn it to low for about 2 hours and then turn it to warm the remaining time. I am also finding that newer slow cookers are cooking a lot faster and higher so that will play into it also when cooking. Hope that helps Rachel!
How many does it serve?
This could easily serve 6! Hope you enjoy it Taylor!
I forgot to drain and rinse the beans, hope that don’t mess things up.
I think it should be fine. Let me know how it turns out.
Hi Jenny I Love soups and this one looks yummy but I don’t eat meat can i do it without adding ground beef
I think you can skip the meat and add another can of beans instead! Hope you enjoy it!
My Taco Soup has less ingredients, buy yours sounds divine! I will try your recipe next time.
My recipe is “4 Can TACO SOUP”: 1 lb cooked ground beef, 1 can whole kernel corn or MexiCorn, 1 can black beans, 1 can beef broth, 1 jar salsa. Heat and serve. You can sprinkle shredded cheese on top of bowls.
That sounds simple and easy, my favorite kind of recipe! I will have to try your our Carole!!
Do the corn, black beans and green Chiles get drained?
I do drain the beans but bit the others. Hope you enjoy the recipe Joy!
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This is the BEST taco soup I have ever eaten. Can hardly wait to make and serve it again. Perfect with crackers, chips or jalapeno cornbread.
Yumm I love jalapeños that cornbread sounds like the perfect side =) So glad you that enjoyed it Charlene!
I also love anything taco and I love soup? It’s a good thing too because I was recently diagnosed with ALS and swallowing is difficult so soups are a good thing. I have seen your recipe and am going to try it right away. I do have one question regarding the recipe. Do you drain the corn & black beans before adding??
I don’t drain the corn but I do drain and rinse the beans. I hope you enjoy this recipe Kathy, so sorry to hear about your swallowing difficulty! That must making cooking difficult also!
I agree, we loved this Taco Soup! I used Chipotle flavored salsa in the soup and topped it with cheddar cheese and a dollop og homemade pico. It was amazing!
That sounds so yummy!!