Description
This Taco Soup with Ranch Packet is a creamy, hearty one-pot meal that’s packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors. The addition of ranch seasoning adds an extra layer of deliciousness, making it a favorite for weeknights or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Rotel to the pot.
- Stir in taco seasoning and ranch seasoning. Mix well.
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Notes
For a slow cooker version, brown the beef and onion first, then add all ingredients to the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours. Freezes well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: taco soup with ranch, ranch taco soup, one-pot taco soup, easy taco soup, comfort food