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Crowd-Pleasing One-Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning

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A rich, creamy, and tangy taco soup made in one pot with ground beef, beans, corn, and a secret weapon—ranch seasoning. Perfect for gatherings, this easy recipe comes together in about 35 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411g) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 1 can (8 oz / 227g) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) corn, drained (or 1½ cups frozen corn)
  • 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 packet (1 oz / 28g) taco seasoning (e.g., McCormick)
  • 1 packet (1 oz / 28g) ranch seasoning (e.g., Hidden Valley seasoning mix, not dip mix)
  • Optional garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef and aromatics: Place a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the seasonings: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning over the meat mixture. Stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  3. Pour in the liquids: Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
  4. Add the beans and corn: Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans, kidney beans, and drained corn until evenly distributed.
  5. Bring to a boil, then simmer: Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust: Taste the soup and add salt if needed (usually not necessary). Add a squeeze of lime juice or a dash of hot sauce if desired.
  7. Serve with garnishes: Ladle the soup into bowls and let everyone customize with shredded cheddar, sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, and lime wedges.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash half a cup of beans against the pot before adding broth. The soup gets better after a day in the fridge. To make it vegetarian, skip the beef and add an extra can of beans; use vegetable broth. For a slow cooker version, brown the beef and onions first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

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Keywords: taco soup, one-pot soup, ranch seasoning, crowd-pleasing, easy dinner, ground beef soup, comfort food

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