Flavorful Ranch Taco Soup with Slow-Cooked Black Beans and Corn

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Flavorful Ranch Taco Soup with Slow-Cooked Black Beans and Corn is a comforting blend of classic taco ingredients and hearty soup goodness. This gluten-free Mexican dish features slow-cooked black beans and corn, creating a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings. The rich spices and ranch dressing elevate the flavors, making it ideal for topping with shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

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Overview

This Zesty Ranch Taco Soup is a delightful fusion of classic taco flavors and hearty soup comfort. Enhanced with a rich blend of spices and the creamy tang of ranch dressing, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner. The slow-cooked black beans and corn add depth and texture, making it a satisfying meal on its own or a fantastic base for your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free

Allergies

Dairy (if served with cheese or sour cream)

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 310 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) ground beef, ground
• 1.25 Ounces (oz) package taco seasoning mix, packaged
• 1 Ounce (oz) package ranch dressing mix, packaged
• 15.5 Ounces (oz) can corn, undrained
• 15.5 Ounces (oz) can black beans, undrained
• 14.5 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
• 15 Ounces (oz) can sliced black olives
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 1 Medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Cup tomato juice
• Optional toppings: 1 Cup shredded cheese, 1 Cup sour cream, 1 Cup tortilla chips, 1 Cup sliced jalapeños, 1 Cup chopped green onions

Steps

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
2. Transfer the cooked beef to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix over the beef, stirring to coat evenly.
3. Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and their liquids to the slow cooker. Stir in the black olives, minced onion, sliced bell pepper, and tomato juice.
4. Cover and cook on Low for about 5 hours, or until the vegetables are completely tender and the flavors have melded together.
5. Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, sliced jalapeños, and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful soup that brings the essence of tacos to your bowl!