7 Can Taco Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides more protein and fewer calories, while cream cheese can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 chopped onion to a pot.

Turn the heat on high and cook until sizzling.

Mix the ground beef and onion together and reduce the heat to medium-high.

Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked, about 7 minutes.

If using full-fat beef, drain excess grease; lean beef can be left as is.

Add 2.5 cups of water to the pot.

Drain the pinto beans, corn, and black beans before adding them to the pot.

Add the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies without draining.

Add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes without draining.

Add 1 envelope of taco seasoning mix and 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning to the pot.

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Turn the heat on high and bring the soup to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

After simmering, check the soup's consistency and flavors.

Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese or any other desired toppings.

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