Taco Soup With Beans And Baked Tortillas Recipe

Name: Taco Soup With Beans And Baked Tortillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste); 2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste); 2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can corn niblets, drained; 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 1 (7 ounce) bottle spicy taco sauce (optional, I like to add it in!); 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 1 cup water (more if needed to thin) or 1 cup tomato juice (more if needed to thin); 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (try my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix!); 1 (1 ounce) package ranch-style dry salad dressing mix; black pepper; seasoning salt (optional) or white salt (optional); 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas (cut into 1/4-inch strips, can use more); sour cream; grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste)
2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can corn niblets, drained
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (7 ounce) bottle spicy taco sauce (optional, I like to add it in!)
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 cup water (more if needed to thin) or 1 cup tomato juice (more if needed to thin)
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (try my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix!)
1 (1 ounce) package ranch-style dry salad dressing mix
black pepper
seasoning salt (optional) or white salt (optional)
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas (cut into 1/4-inch strips, can use more)
sour cream
grated cheddar cheese

1
In a large pot brown the beef with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers and chili flakes (if using) until well browned (about 12-15 minutes; drain and return to pot.
2
Add in all the remaining ingredients except the tortillas; mix to combine.
3
Cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 hours (simmer uncovered the last 30 minutes of cooking).
4
Season with black pepper and salt if desired.
5
Thin out with more water or tomato juice if necessary.
6
Place the tortilla strips on a greased baking sheet, sprinkle with salt if desired and bake in a 375 degree oven for about 8 minutes.
7
Ladle the soup into bowl and top with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and baked tortilla strips.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste), and more.

Yes, Taco Soup With Beans And Baked Tortillas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Taco Soup With Beans And Baked Tortillas

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