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Taco Soup

This Taco Soup made with ground beef, beans, corn, peppers, and the bold spices of my Fiesta Rub makes an easy and delicious family dinner that’s full of hearty, southwest comfort. It’s a simple, one-pot meal, but it’s so good you’ll feel like a weeknight hero.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Keyword: Taco Soup
Servings: 8 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 85/15
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 14 ½-ounce cans diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 ½ cups sweet corn frozen
  • 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub divided use, link to recipe in notes section below
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves finely minced

Toppings

  • avocado diced
  • medium cheddar cheese shredded
  • sour cream
  • lime cut into wedges
  • fresh cilantro leaves
  • tortilla chips or strips

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef. Preheat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle in the avocado oil. Add the ground beef, season with 1 Tablespoon of the Fiesta Rub. Use a wooden spoon to break up and large chunks as the beef browns.
    1 pound ground beef, 2 Tablespoons avocado oil, 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub
  • Add the aromatics. Mix in the diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño, then cook for 4-5 minutes until fragrant. Add in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
    1 medium yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 jalapeño, 4 cloves garlic
  • Add the liquid and canned ingredients. Carefully pour in chicken stock, canned tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn, then bring to a boil.
    4 cups chicken stock, 2 15-ounce cans black beans, 2 14 ½-ounce cans diced tomatoes, 1 ½ cups sweet corn
  • Add the seasonings. Once boiling, add in the lime juice, remaining Fiesta Rub, and minced cilantro. Salt to taste, gently stir, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until you’re ready to serve.
    2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub, 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice, ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Add toppings, serve, and enjoy. Dish up the soup in bowls, serve with your favorite taco-style toppings, and enjoy!
    avocado, medium cheddar cheese, sour cream, lime, fresh cilantro leaves, tortilla chips

Notes

Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 653IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg