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Cozy Taco Soup with Ground Beef & Black Beans: Easy One-Pot Meal

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A quick and hearty taco soup made with ground beef, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This one-pot wonder comes together in about 30 minutes and is packed with bold, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, undrained
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (for topping)
  • Sour cream (for topping)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
  • Diced avocado (for topping)
  • Lime wedges (for topping)
  • Crushed tortilla chips (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and onion mixture. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  4. Pour in fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add undrained black beans and undrained corn. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
  8. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings: cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, and crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

For best flavor, do not drain the beans or corn—their liquid thickens the soup naturally. Toast the taco seasoning for 1 minute to deepen flavor. The soup tastes even better the next day. For a vegetarian version, use two cans of black beans and vegetable broth. For a creamy version, stir in 4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup heavy cream at the end.

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Keywords: taco soup, ground beef, black beans, one-pot, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal

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