Description
Warm up your autumn nights with a bowl of Easy Cheesy Taco Soup! This hearty dish features savory ground beef, colorful veggies, and a rich broth, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s a delicious meal that brings comfort and joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and kidney beans.
- Mix in the taco seasoning and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg