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Taco Soup With Ranch Packet

Taco soup with ranch packet is a Tex-Mex-style one-pot dinner with a bold, seasoned broth from two packets—taco seasoning and ranch mix. Ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes simmer into a hearty, spoonable texture that’s finished with melty cheddar and cooling sour cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco soup base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
  • 4 cup beef broth
Toppings
  • shredded cheddar
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chips
  • green onions
  • jalapeños

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Cook the meat and aromatics
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, then drain the fat so the soup isn’t greasy.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring until softened.
Simmer the soup
  1. Pour in all canned ingredients and sprinkle both seasoning packets over the top.
  2. Add the beef broth and stir everything together until evenly combined.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the flavors meld and the broth looks cohesive.
Finish and serve
  1. Taste and add salt only if needed, since both packets are salty.
  2. Serve hot with shredded cheddar, sour cream, tortilla chips, green onions, and jalapeños on top.

Notes

Pro tip: For the best consistency, simmer uncovered just until thickened slightly—if it gets too thick, loosen with a splash of beef broth when reheating. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for 3-4 days; freeze up to 2 months (leave off crunchy chips and add them fresh after reheating). For a simple swap, use lean ground turkey or chicken to reduce overall fat while keeping the ranch-and-taco seasoning flavor profile.