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Texas Taco Soup

This Texas Taco Soup Recipe will be your easiest, family-pleasing, go-to recipe in your family recipe box! This satisfying chili/soup comes together quickly and with minimal work. Mostly a "dump recipe", the ingredients are added from cans and simmered until you can't ignore the smell of dinner, and it's even better the next day! Try leftovers as a hearty dip at your next tailgate or sports event!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Texas Cooking
Keyword chili, football food, recipes, soup, taco soup, tailgating, texas recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Calories 774kcal
Author Sarah Penrod

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1/2 c. White Onion Diced
  • 2 14 oz. Cans Tomato Sauce
  • 1 14 oz. Can Corn
  • 1 14 oz. Can Ranch Style Beans or Kidney Beans
  • 1 14 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 package Taco Seasoning
  • 1 package Ranch Dressing Mix Such As Hidden Valley
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 can of Dr. Pepper
  • 1 t. Garlic Salt
  • Topping Suggestions:
  • 2 c. Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Bag Fritos Corn Chips
  • 8 oz. Sour Cream
  • Pickled Jalapenos or Jalapeno Relish
  • Freshly Diced Tomato

Instructions

  • To begin, brown the hamburger meat in a large stockpot until brown and seared, breaking it up into small bite-sized pieces. Add the diced white onion and continue to cook 3-5 more minutes allowing the onion to soften.
  • When the beef is fully cooked, drain the grease off and return to the stove.
  • Over medium heat, begin adding the rest of the ingredients besides the toppings. Don't drain any of the cans, just dump them right in. Add the seasonings and Dr. Pepper.
  • Simmer 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat with the lid on, letting the flavors blend.
  • Serve topped with cheese, Frito Chips, and your favorite taco toppers!
  • This dish goes very well with Frito Chips and your favorite chili and taco toppings.

Notes

This dish goes very well with Frito Chips and your favorite chili and taco toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 2550mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 25g