Dinner for 7
Taco Soup (7 servings)
This taco soup cooks ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, corn, broth, and spices together for a warm one-pot meal.
$9.21for 4 servings
$2.30 per serving$9.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $6.86Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 14 oz | $0.98Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.61Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.12 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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