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Cozy One-Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning

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A hearty, comforting taco soup made in one pot with ground beef, beans, corn, and a secret ingredient—ranch seasoning—for a creamy, herby twist. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles (optional)
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
  • Tortilla chips or strips (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and taco seasoning over the beef and onions. Stir and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), and tomato sauce. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, corn, and diced green chiles (if using).
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
  8. If using sour cream or Greek yogurt, remove pot from heat and stir it in until fully incorporated (do not add to boiling soup).
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash half a cup of beans against the pot before adding. The soup tastes even better the next day. For a vegetarian version, omit beef and use two cans of beans. For slow cooker, brown beef and onions first, then cook on low for 4-6 hours. For Instant Pot, sauté beef and onions, then pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.

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

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