Dinner for 7

Taco Soup (7 servings)

Name: Taco Soup (7 servings)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef; 1 yellow onion chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 jalapeno (optional); 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 can (14 oz) low-sodium beef broth; 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3/4 tsp ground paprika; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups frozen corn; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) black beans; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) can pinto beans; shredded mexican blend cheese

$9.21for 445 minServes 7

This taco soup cooks ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, corn, broth, and spices together for a warm one-pot meal.

Taco Soup (7 servings) with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ground beef, 1.25 lb$5.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$6.86Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 29 oz$0.08/oz typical	29 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Broth, 14 oz$0.07/oz typical	14 oz	$0.98Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 7.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	7.5 oz	$0.75Typical price
	Canned beans, 29 oz$0.09/oz typical	29 oz	$2.61Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical	1 oz	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.12

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
7servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.30 per serving$9.21 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
1 yellow onion chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno (optional)
2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 can (14 oz) low-sodium beef broth
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp ground paprika
1/4 tsp dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 can (14 1/2 oz) black beans
1 can (14 1/2 oz) can pinto beans
shredded mexican blend cheese

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and jalapeño for 4 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Add the corn and drained beans, then simmer for 5 minutes until hot.
Top each portion with shredded cheese before serving.

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