Hearty Taco Soup Bowl (Printable Version)
A savory blend of beef, beans, corn, and spices creating a rich, comforting taco-inspired soup.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat and Oils
01 -
15 ml olive oil
02 -
450 g ground beef (or ground turkey as substitute)
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
03 -
1 medium onion, chopped (approx. 150 g)
04 -
12 g garlic, minced (about 4 cloves)
→ Canned and Frozen Ingredients
05 -
400 g diced tomatoes with green chiles, canned
06 -
950 ml low or no salt beef broth
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425 g black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
08 -
425 g pinto beans, canned, drained and rinsed
09 -
160 g frozen corn, thawed
→ Spices
10 -
5 g paprika
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2.5 g black pepper
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5 g chili powder
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2.5 g ground cumin
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until beef is fully browned with no pink remaining.
02 -
Incorporate diced tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin into the pot. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors.
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Add drained black beans, pinto beans, and thawed corn to the soup. Mix well to integrate all ingredients evenly.
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Bring the soup to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, fresh cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips.
06 -
Brown beef, onions, and garlic in a pan for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to crockpot with remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
07 -
Using the sauté function, brown beef, onions, and garlic for 10 to 12 minutes, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Add remaining ingredients, seal the lid, and cook on manual pressure for 6 minutes. Perform quick pressure release when cooking completes.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For enhanced flavor, allow soup to rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the spices meld.