taco soup

You’ve probably seen a version of this recipe on the internet at some point. It’s super easy and low in calories. It’s my go-to for cold nights when I need to feed a crowd. Enjoy!

Ingredients (10 servings)

• Butter (1 Tbsp.)
• Lean ground beef (1 lb)
• Onion, chopped (1 medium)
• Garlic, minced (4 cloves)
• Petite diced tomatoes, with juice (2 cans)
• Black beans, rinsed (14 oz can)
• Pinto beans, rinsed (14 oz can)
• Corn, drained (14 oz can)
• Diced green chiles (2, 4 oz cans)
• Crushed tomatoes (28 oz can)
• Ranch seasoning (1 oz packet)
• Taco seasoning (1 oz packet)
• Optional toppings: Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheddar, avocado, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, tortilla chips

Directions

• Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
• Add garlic and ground beef; cook until meat is no longer pink.
• Add remaining ingredients to pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer 20 minutes for flavors to blend.
• Serve with any toppings you like! I prefer Greek yogurt, avocado and pickled jalapeños.

According to ChatGPT, this meal has the following per serving (before toppings):

~205 calories, ~15g protein, ~6g fat, ~23g carbs

Let me know if you like it!