Taco soup with beef corn (Printable Version)

Savory beef and bean soup with corn, peppers, and tomatoes simmered to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat and Oil

01 - 1½ pounds ground beef
02 - ½ tablespoon olive oil

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - ½ cup green pepper, diced

→ Seasoning

06 - 1 package taco seasoning

→ Liquids and Broth

07 - 2 cups beef broth
08 - 1 cup water (optional)

→ Canned and Frozen Ingredients

09 - 1½ cups frozen corn
10 - 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
12 - 15 ounces tomato sauce
13 - 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes
14 - 4 ounces green chilies

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil then brown ground beef with diced onion until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for one minute to release aromas.
03 - Add green peppers, beef broth, frozen corn, black beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, Rotel tomatoes, and green chilies to the pot. Pour in water if a thinner consistency is desired. Bring mixture to a boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes to develop flavors.
05 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with preferred toppings.