Description

Looking for a quick dinner that’s loaded with flavor, super comforting, and easy to throw together? This Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Soup is your new favorite one-pot wonder. It’s everything you love about tacos—zesty, beefy, cheesy—served warm in a creamy, comforting soup. Perfect for chilly nights, busy weeknights, or when you just want a big bowl of something delicious. This easy recipe is also ideal for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and endlessly customizable. Great for quick dinners, easy weeknight meals, and comfort food ideas.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles

3 cups beef broth

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup corn (optional)

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

3. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir well to coat the beef and onion mixture.

4. Pour in diced tomatoes with green chiles and beef broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for 5–7 minutes.

5. Add cream cheese in chunks and stir continuously until fully melted and blended into the soup.

6. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add corn and black beans if using, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

7. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Adjust thickness with more broth or cheese, depending on your preference.

8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips.

Notes

For ultra-creamy results, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before adding to the soup.

If you prefer a spicier soup, use hot diced tomatoes with green chiles or stir in a dash of hot sauce.

Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother and creamier than pre-shredded varieties.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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