Quick and Easy Taco Soup Recipe is filled with ground beef, beans, corn and taco seasoning. It’s a quick dinner that uses lots of pantry staples!
This quick and easy taco soup was one of the very first recipes I made as a married woman. I was actually given this recipe by a friend, who also brought the soup with it, and I immediately fell in love. (with the soup…)
One of the main reasons I love this recipe so much is that it uses canned beans, corn, tomatoes and tomato sauce. I always keep a hefty stock of canned beans and tomatoes in my pantry, so it’s an easy dinner to whip up.
Quick and Easy Taco Soup Recipe
Simply brown some ground beef with a little onion, drain and add some taco seasoning and all the canned goods!
Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes and VOILA! You’re done!
I think my absolute favorite thing about this soup is that it’s so easy to make AND you get to top it with all your favorite taco toppings!
We love adding shredded cheese (that’s a must), sour cream (it’s so good when you stir it in the soup), pico de gallo (diced tomatoes work just as well) and sliced avocado!
Don’t forget the lime wedges and corn chips too!
We also use the leftovers to top salads, make tacos or burritos, and it’s also good with an egg on top for a hefty brunch.
My whole family adores this soup. In fact, I served this the day after Christmas and there was not one drop left!
You can’t beat a meal that comes together super quick and tastes amazing… PLUS it uses pantry staples! It’s a win-win.
Recipe Variations and Tips for Taco Soup:
- Swap out the ground beef for ground chicken, turkey or pork
- Use pinto beans rather than kidney beans
- Add in a packet of dry ranch dressing to spice it up
- Mix in a small can of diced green chilies for some extra heat
Now I get to pass this recipe on to you. Print it out and share it with a friend, just like my friend did with me, so many years ago!
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Quick and Easy Taco Soup
Quick and Easy Taco Soup Recipe is filled with ground beef, beans, corn and taco seasoning. It’s a quick dinner that uses lots of pantry staples!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 to 8 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef*
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (15oz) can black beans, undrained
- 1 (15oz) can corn kernels, undrained
- 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 pouch (2 tbsp) taco seasoning (homemade recipe here)
Optional Taco Toppings:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- diced tomatoes / pico de gallo
- sliced avocado
- corn chips
- lime wedges
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large pot, until cooked through and crumbled. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat, letting simmer for about 10 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Serve with optional taco toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
*You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if desired.
Do not drain the canned items, just pour them all in.
Keywords: Taco Soup, Ground Beef Taco Soup
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How much is a serving size?
Hi Jess, one serving will be about 1 cup.
Can this be made and put in the freezer?
Yes! We do this all the time. Just let it cool completely first.
I love your easy taco soup!! I could eat it every day of the week and it’s so easy to make. Really fills you up and stays with you. Thanks for sharing
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So glad you enjoyed it Toni!
I love this quick and simple recipe but wonder why some drain the beans and others don’t? Is there a big difference in taste?
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I do not drain the beans or corn because I use that liquid to help build the soup base. If you did drain, you would have to compensate for the liquid by adding extra tomato sauce or broth.
I made this recipe vegan & it turned out awesome!! Thanks
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So glad you enjoyed it!
Can you use left over taco meat from the night before a tacos ?
Definitely! That will make the recipe even quicker.
Can you substitute the diced tomatoes with something else ?
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Are you wanting something other than tomatoes? Or are you just out of diced tomatoes? You could use crushed tomatoes… but if you don’t want tomatoes you could use an extra can of corn or beans in it’s place.
It was so good i made a big pot and it was all gone it was the best dish I have done off of her by fare
Nice! So glad you enjoyed the soup Steve!
I can’t seem to find the link to print out the recipe. I’ve wrote down the ingredients, but I’m unsure how much ground beef you used?
Thanks!
There is a pink print button in the top right hand corner of the recipe. Clicking on that button will print the full recipe for you.
It says 1 pound.
I love this fish not only because it’s full of flavor but mainly cause it’s so easy and Gluten free! Makes great leftovers so I stay away from gluten.
*dish
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So glad you enjoyed it Betty!
This was delicious! Passed this recipe on to my family. I added a green bell pepper and fresh garlic to the meat. I also added noodles at the end for a hearty meal. My husband loves noodles in everything.
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Hi Wendy, I’m so glad your family enjoyed it!
Not my kind of taco soup. Much better without avocados, sour cream. But I guess each to there own.
I’ve been making Taco Soup for several years and there’s not a drop left! The only thing I do different is add 1 can of original Rotel, 1 packet of ranch dressing mix and thoroughly rinse off the beans and corn. If it’s too think I’ll add a little beef or chicken broth to thin it down. I try to let it cook in the crockpot but once everything is mixed together really well everyone is standing in line with their soup mugs and spoons!
However, I’ve not thought about having sliced avocados!!! I can’t wait to try it the next time I make it!
Thank you for sharing!!
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it!
How long do you initially cook this for? I know you say simmer 10 minutes after it’s done, but how long initially? Thanks
Once the beef is browned, that’s all the initial cooking you need to do. Simmering all the ingredients together will bring out all the flavors!
Is that 2 tbsp taco seasoning or the whole pack
There should be about 2 tbsp in the packet of taco seasoning.
12 Tablespoons of seasoning in every packet I’ve ever bought.. Serving size 2 tablespoons 6 servings in a package. I use the whole thing
Hey what kind of beans could I use instead of black beans? I’m highly allergic to them. I really want to try this it looks so good. I thought about using pintos, would it work? Thanks
You can definitely use pinto beans or any type of beans you would enjoy!
Ranch style beans are the best.
I’ve made this before and it was amazing. I need to make it again but for a whole bunch of people. How much does the original recipe make? I need 6 qts at least.
Thank you
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I have this on the stove now, i browned the meat and onion in my cast iron dutch oven, then added everything else. Only thing different is i can’t have kidney beans so i swapped it out with great northern, i drained and rinsed both cans of beans, added a can of rotel tomatoes mild to add exta fluid and used mexican kernel corn (i like the flavors of peppers)
Now just simmering and letting all of it make happy in the pot.. thank you for sharing your recipe
How about crock pot? Can I brian hamburger with seasoning and through the rest in a crockpot on high? Thanks
This would definitely work in the crock pot too. We do this all the time!
I halfed the recipe and added a crushed up corn taco shell while it was simmering. Delicious!
Do you have Nutritional Info for this recipe?
Delicious and easy meal for a potluck. And it was a hit!! I added a can of hominy, 2 sliced jalapeños, minced garlic, and a can of green chilies.
I served with sliced avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, Cotija cheese, lime, and tortilla chips.
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This recipe turned out good, my husband liked it which is a plus. Only thing I did was drain the beans and corn and then added beef broth for added flavor
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So glad you guys enjoyed it!
In taco soup recipe, why not drain the canned veggies?
You can if you want to, just add an extra cup of liquid to the soup so it isn’t too thick.
Can I sub great northern beans in place of the kidney beans? Right now it sounds gross, but it’s what I have on hand.
You can definitely sub out any beans for what you have on hand!