fredda's taco soup

Abilene, TX
Updated on Sep 30, 2013

I have served this soup often on cold nights during the holidays. In fact, it has become our Christmas Eve Dinner tradition! Family and friends have asked me to prepare it often. Photo from: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/11/taco-soup-recipe-from-pinch-of-salt.html

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SOUP
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes, diced (approx. 12-16 oz.)
  • 1 can rotel diced tomatoes & green chilis (approx. 12-16 oz.)
  • 1 can ranch style beans (approx. 12-16 oz.)
  • 1 can yellow hominy, drained (approx. 12-16 oz.)
  • 1 can baby corn, drained and cut in 1/2-1" pieces (approx. 12-16 oz.)
  • 1 package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
  • GARNISH/ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • 1 bag tortillia chips
  • 1-2 cup shredded cheese - cheddar & monterray jack
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1 pint guacamole or diced avocado
  • 1 cup sliced jalapenos

How To Make fredda's taco soup

  • Step 1
    1. Brown the ground beef
  • Step 2
    2. Just as the meat starts to brown, add the chopped onion. Stir and cook until the onion has become translucent.
  • Step 3
    3. Add the taco seasoning packet, and stir until the meat and onions are coated.
  • Step 4
    4. Add the water. Then add all of the remaining ingredients, including the ranch dressing mix.
  • Step 5
    5. Stir, stir, stir,
  • Step 6
    6. Once the mixture has come to a boil, cut the heat to simmer.
  • Step 7
    7. In about 1½ hours, the flavors are fully developed. If cooking on the top of the stove, stir every 5-10 minutes to keep from sticking. (In a slow cooker, it can stew for 6-8 hours.)
  • Step 8
    8. Serve with listed accompaniments. • Yellow corn tortilla chips • Grated cheddar & Monterrey Jack cheese • Sour cream • Guacamole • Sliced jalapeños

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Beef Soups
Category: Bean Soups
Category: Chili
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #food
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #sour
Keyword: #shredded
Ingredient: Beef

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