Hearty Beef Taco Soup with Black Beans & Corn

Name: Hearty Beef Taco Soup with Black Beans & Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 400 g beef mince; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 800 ml beef stock; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 400 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 400 g canned mixed beans, drained and rinsed; 198 g canned sweetcorn, drained; 3 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 3 tsp garlic granules; 3 tsp onion granules; 2 tsp chilli powder; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 6 pickled jalapeños, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp polenta or cornmeal; 1 handful fresh coriander leaves and stems; 1 serving taco toppings (tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, red onion, cheddar)

A comforting, one-pot meal that packs all the bold flavors of a taco into a warm, satisfying soup. This hearty dish is loaded with protein and fiber, making it the perfect easy weeknight dinner for the whole family.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

beef mince
400 g
olive oil
3 tbsp
onion
1
garlic cloves
2
beef stock
800 ml
canned chopped tomatoes
400 g
canned black beans, drained and rinsed
400 g
canned mixed beans, drained and rinsed
400 g
canned sweetcorn, drained
198 g
ground cumin
1.5 tsp
garlic granules
3 tsp
onion granules
3 tsp
chilli powder
2 tsp
paprika
2 tsp
dried oregano
2 tsp
tomato puree
1 tbsp
pickled jalapeños, roughly chopped
6
polenta or cornmeal
2 tbsp
fresh coriander leaves and stems
1 handful
taco toppings (tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, red onion, cheddar)
1 serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince, ground cumin, garlic granules, onion granules, chilli powder, paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until thoroughly browned.

Remove the browned beef from the pan and set aside in a bowl. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and stir in the chopped onion. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened.

Mix in the chopped garlic, coriander stems, and tomato purée. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato purée has darkened in color.

Return the beef to the pan along with the jalapeños, beef stock, chopped tomatoes, black beans, mixed beans, sweetcorn, and polenta. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.