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Dinner for 12

Taco Soup with ground beef

$4.65for 425 minServes 12

Ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning simmer together in a hearty soup for a quick meal.

Taco Soup with ground beef with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical1 lb$5.49Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 29 oz$0.08/oz typical29 oz$2.32Typical price
Canned beans, 31 oz$0.09/oz typical31 oz$2.79Typical price
Canned corn and vegetables, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical15 oz$1.05Typical price
Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical8 oz$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown$13.95

Swaps

  • Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 25 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 12servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

MexicanDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$1.16 per serving$4.65 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans
  • 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 package (1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 cup beef broth or water (optional)

Steps

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles until it reaches 160 F.
  2. Drain excess grease, then stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and broth or water.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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