This Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the beloved tastes of tacos in a comforting soup form. This recipe features ground beef, a variety of beans, hominy, and tomatoes, all seasoned with taco and ranch dressing mixes, offering a zesty and satisfying meal.This recipe belongs to Tex-Mex cuisine, which is a fusion of traditional Mexican flavors with American (particularly Southwestern) influences. The combination of taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix makes it a perfect example of Tex-Mex comfort food, blending bold flavors in a hearty, easy-to-make dish.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground beef
- 1 Large onion (Chopped)
- 3 cans Green chillies (Chopped or diced)
- 1 can pinto beans (Rinsed and drained)
- 1 can Yellow hominy (Drained )
- 1 can Kidney beans (Rinsed and drained)
- 1 can Lima beans (Drained)
- 43½ oz Shopped tomatoes (3 x 14½ cans)
- 2 packs Lowrys taco seasoning
- 1 pack Dry ranch dressing mix (* secret ingredient)
- 1½ cups Water
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Cheddar cheese (To taste)
- Green onion (Chopped, to taste)
Instructions
- Mix the ground beef and the chopped onion and brown in a large pot.
- Rinse the browned meat with hot water. You will get rid of the fat but not the flavor.
- Add all the ingredients to the browned ground beef and heat on your stove on medium.
- Let it simmer for 30 minutes after it comes to a boil.
- Garnish with cheddar cheese or chopped green onion if you want to.
Tips
To reduce calories, fat, and sodium:
- Use lean ground beef or ground turkey to decrease fat content.
- Opt for low-sodium canned beans and tomatoes to reduce sodium levels.
- Replace ranch dressing mix with homemade seasoning to control sodium and additives.
- Increase the proportion of vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added fiber and nutrients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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