Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz whole kernel corn, drained
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 8 oz plain tomato sauce
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (approx. 3 tbsp)
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix (approx. 3 tbsp)
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Place a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. Wait for the pot to get hot before adding the beef.
  2. Add the 1 lb ground beef and the diced yellow onion. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. Listen for a constant, high pitched sizzle while you break the meat into small crumbles.
  3. Once the beef is no longer pink and the onions have turned translucent and slightly golden, check for grease. If you have more than a tablespoon of fat in the bottom, drain it.
  4. Stir in the 3 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for exactly 60 seconds. Wait until the aroma is fragrant but the garlic hasn't turned brown.
  5. Sprinkle the 3 tbsp of taco seasoning and 3 tbsp of ranch mix directly onto the meat and onions.
  6. Stir the spices into the meat constantly for 1-2 minutes. This is where you smell the cumin and chili oils awaken as they hit the hot fat.
  7. Pour in the 2 cups of beef broth, the kidney beans, the corn, the diced tomatoes with chiles, and the tomato sauce.
  8. Stir everything together thoroughly, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful browned bits (the fond).
  9. Bring the mixture to a simmer. You want to see small, gentle bubbles breaking the surface, not a violent boil.
  10. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Watch for the broth to take on a velvety consistency as the ranch and starches meld. Quick and Cozy Chicken Taco Soup Ready in 30 Min — Master Quick and Cozy Chicken Taco Soup with black beans! Features a 30-minut...Wonton Soup Recipe for 6 Servings — Master Wonton Soup with our authentic Cantonese recipe. Includes a step-by-st...Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe: One-Pot Creamy Comfort — Master this creamy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe using our step-by-step guide. Fe... $img_2$