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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. This soup is loaded with ground beef, beans, and taco seasoning, and it is super easy to make!
This Taco Soup takes all the bold, savory flavors of taco night and turns them into a hearty, one-pot dinner the whole family will love. It’s loaded with seasoned meat, beans, and classic taco ingredients, and comes together with minimal prep and cleanup. Top it with your favorite taco fixings and serve it up for an easy weeknight meal that still feels like something special. For a healthier option try my Ground Turkey Taco Soup!
Why This Recipe Works
This soup uses one pot from start to finish, so cleanup is a breeze. It’s packed with protein and fiber from the meat and beans, making it a filling, well-rounded dinner on its own.
It’s also endlessly customizable with toppings, so everyone at the table can make their bowl exactly how they like it.
Taco Soup Ingredients:
- Ground beef: I like to use lean ground beef. You can also use ground turkey.
- Corn: I use canned corn, drained. You can also use about 1½ cups of frozen corn. No need to thaw it first, just add it straight to the pot.
- Salsa: Whatever salsa you prefer will work. I use mild store-bought salsa. Taco soup with salsa gives this recipe the perfect flavor.
- Green chilies
- Taco seasoning: You can use a store-bought mix or make it homemade.
- Ranch seasoning: The dry ranch mix is one of my favorite parts of this soup. It adds such a good flavor!
- Black Beans: Drained and rinsed. Make sure you don’t skip rinsing them since that could make the soup overly salty.
- Beef broth
How to make Taco Soup:
Step One: In a large pot cook ground beef, crumbling, and stir occasionally until browned. Drain fat as needed and return to stovetop.
Step Two: Next add in your corn, salsa, chilies, black beans, taco seasoning, dry ranch mix and mix together well.
Taco soup with ranch is so good so don’t skip out on the ranch seasoning.
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.
Topping Ideas:
We love serving our taco soup with anything we would put in tacos.
Part of the fun of this dinner is serving it up just like you would serve tacos with your favorite toppings. Here are a few ideas.
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Salsa
- Cilantro
- Jalapeños
How to make Taco Soup in the Slow Cooker:
Yes, you can easily make this in the slow cooker. Just cook your ground beef and add all the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker.
Super simple to make! I have a full recipe on how to do this here, Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, this soup is really simple to freeze. Once it’s done allow it to cool completely then add it to a large freezer bag or into individual bags or freezer safe containers for a single serving.
Keep in the freezer for 3-4 months. Allow thawing in the fridge then reheat in the stovetop or microwave. It may take 24 hours to thaw.
How long does taco soup last in the fridge?
This soup will last 3 to 4 days in your refrigerator. Store in an airtight container with a sealed lid.
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Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 15 oz Corn, (drained)
- 2 cups Salsa
- 2 can Green chilies, (4 oz each)
- 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.
Instructions
- In a large pot cook ground beef, crumbling, and stir occasionally until browned. Drain fat and return to stovetop.
- 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.
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!!