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Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Soup

Creamy cheesy ground beef taco soup in bowl with toppings
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This hearty comfort soup combines savory ground beef, bold taco seasonings, and a rich creamy cheese base. Perfect family dinner ready quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, sliced jalapeños, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and reaches 165°F internal temperature, breaking it up as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Drain excess fat and add chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning, coating the beef and onion mixture evenly.
  4. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until gently bubbling around edges.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and cubed cream cheese, stirring gently for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese melts completely.
  7. Add shredded cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring constantly until each addition melts before adding more.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor, or substitute with ground turkey or chicken (add olive oil if using leaner meat and cook to 165°F).
  • Add cheese gradually over low heat to prevent clumping. Block cheese melts better than pre-shredded. Soup tastes even better the next day.

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