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Easy One-Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning (Best 30-Minute Recipe)

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This Easy One-Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning is a quick, 30-minute meal that combines taco spices with ranch dressing mix for a creamy, tangy, savory flavor. It’s a crowd-pleasing, set-it-and-forget-it dinner made with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 recommended)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (e.g., Old El Paso)
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (e.g., Hidden Valley)
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Rotel)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix over the beef. Stir well to coat evenly and cook for about 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained), black beans, kidney beans, corn, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the beef broth and stir until everything is well combined. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (e.g., salt, pepper, cumin, hot sauce).
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with desired toppings. Serve hot.

Notes

For best flavor, use quality seasoning packets. Toast the spices after adding them to the meat. The soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating. This soup tastes even better the next day.

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