By Alpan Beiser at gypsyplate.com
This hearty ground beef soup is perfectly seasoned with easy homemade taco seasoning and has all the right Tex-Mex flavors along with veggies, corn, and beans. In the end, all you need to do is make it irresistible by simply topping it with creamy avocado, some cilantro, jalapeño, tortilla strips and lots of shredded cheese.
Ingredients
Homemade Taco Seasoning
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
Taco Soup
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced.
• 2 small bell peppers (red and yellow), diced.
• 4 garlic cloves finely chopped.
• 28oz can diced tomatoes.
• 15oz can pinto beans (you can sub with black beans)
• 1 ½ cups frozen corn.
• 3 cups beef broth
Toppings
• shredded cheddar cheese
• diced avocados.
• chopped cilantro.
• jalapeños
• tortilla chips or strips
• sour cream
Instructions
• Combine all ingredients for taco seasoning in a small bowl.
• In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers for 6-8 minutes until they are soft. Add in garlic and sauté for a minute.
• Add in ground beef and sauté till it is brown all over. Drain excess fat (leave a little behind, as it adds great flavor).
• Add in taco seasoning along with diced tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir well and bring it to boil. Then lower the heat to medium-slow and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Taste and adjust for salt. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
