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taco soup

A hearty and flavorful taco soup with ground beef, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion yellow onion (chopped small)
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with juice (28 oz cans)
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp chili powder

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook ground beef in a frying pan until fully browned. Remove beef to large pot.
  2. In the same frying pan, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute over medium heat until onions are softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add to the soup pot.
  3. Rinse out frying pan with one cup of beef broth and add to the pot. Add the rest of the broth, canned tomatoes, and spices.
  4. Simmer the soup uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

This taco soup is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal. Customize with toppings like sour cream or avocado.