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Easy Cheesy Taco Soup Recipe with Ground Beef and Beans

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A quick and comforting cheesy taco soup with ground beef, beans, and a flavorful tomato base, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until browned and no longer pink (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and onions, stirring well to coat (1-2 minutes).
  4. Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Just before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, green onions, cilantro, and tortilla chips.

Notes

Do not rush browning the beef to develop deep flavor. Add cheese off heat if possible to avoid curdling. If soup is too thick, add more broth or water. For vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or extra beans and veggies. Slow cooker adaptation possible but cheese melts better stovetop.

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Keywords: taco soup, cheesy soup, ground beef soup, bean soup, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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