Description
This Taco Soup Recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for satisfying your craving for Mexican flavors. Packed with ground beef, beans, and a variety of spices, this soup is topped with a blend of cheeses and sour cream for a creamy finish.
Ingredients
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Cheese Blend:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Sour Cream Mixture:
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon cream cheese, softened
Soup:
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced. Can sub bell peppers.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 oz. packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more if desired
- 10 oz. red enchilada sauce
- 10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 15.5 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Shred the cheese and set aside with sour cream and cream cheese.
- Cook beef and onions, then add jalapenos and garlic.
- Add butter and spices, then incorporate sauces, beans, and broth.
- Simmer for 15 minutes before adding sour cream mixture and cheese.
- Remove from heat, stir, and serve!
Notes
- Consider adding corn for extra flavor.
- Use full-fat sour cream for best results.
- Be cautious when adding cheese to avoid grainy texture.
- Try a crockpot method for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
