Ground Beef Taco Soup (Printable Version)
Cozy small batch taco soup with beef, beans, and corn—bold, savory, and easy to customize.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Soup Base
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2 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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8 ounces lean ground beef (93/7) or ground turkey
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1 cup diced Roma or cherry tomatoes
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
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1 can black beans, drained
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1/2 cup frozen corn
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3 cups low sodium beef broth
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
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Salt, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
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Chopped green onions or red onion
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Finely chopped cilantro
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Tortilla chips, tortilla strips, or corn chips
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Hot sauce
# Steps to Cook:
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In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, and kosher salt. Stir to blend and set aside.
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Heat oil in a deep saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion with a pinch of salt and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
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Sprinkle the prepared seasoning mix over the onions and stir for about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and coated in seasoning, about 4–5 minutes.
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Stir in diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeño (if using). Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened.
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Stir in drained black beans and frozen corn. Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine. Bring soup to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to the soup. Stir to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional lime juice as needed.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with desired toppings such as sour cream, cheese, green onions, cilantro, tortilla chips, and hot sauce.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use 93/7 lean ground beef to avoid excess fat and enhance flavor without needing to drain.
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To increase tomato flavor, substitute fresh tomatoes with a 15-ounce can of diced or fire-roasted tomatoes.
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To make this dish vegetarian, omit ground beef and add an extra can of beans.