Description
This taco soup with ranch packet combines smoky taco seasoning with tangy ranch for a hearty, protein-packed comfort food ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- Shredded cheddar cheese (garnish)
- Sour cream (garnish)
- Tortilla chips (garnish)
Instructions
- Heat large pot over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until half done, add onion, cook 4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add drained beans, corn, undrained tomatoes, and broth. Stir well.
- Stir in ranch seasoning and taco seasoning packets. Add water if needed.
- Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld together.
- Serve hot with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Use a 6-quart pot to avoid overflow. Drain beef fat to prevent greasy texture. Do not substitute liquid ranch dressing for the dry mix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19.4g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11.7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: taco soup with ranch, taco soup recipe, comfort food, easy weeknight dinner