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This recipe for Taco Chili is so easy to make and quickly comes together for a delicious family meal. Perfect for game day, crisp fall and winter nights, or anytime you need a quick, tasty, and hearty meal.

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Taco Chili

Filled with ground beef, black beans, green chiles, and corn, this soup is a hearty comfort food that is perfect for fall and winter nights.

What I love about this recipe:

  • Prepping is easy for this soup – It’s perfect for busy nights
  • This soup has a delicious flavor that is enhanced by delicious taco toppings like cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and chives

FAQs

Make Ahead and Storage:

What is Taco Chili?

Taco Chili is a hearty soup filled with beef and beans, just like regular chili recipes, but it also has green chiles, taco sauce, and taco seasoning for a little kick

Can I make Taco Chili in Advance?

Yes. Taco Chili only gets better the next day. Feel free to make this a day in advance, store right in the pot with a lid, and heat over the stove until warmed through before serving

Storing: Store soup covered and in the refrigerator for 3-4 days

Reheating: Reheat chili on the stovetop in a pot with the lid on. Use medium heat to warm the chili up. Stir occasionally so the bottom does not burn. Heat until warmed through

What Kind of Toppings Should I use for Taco Chili?

  • sliced green onions
  • tortilla strips – find these near salad toppings in the produce section of your grocery store
  • corn chips
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese – cheddar or Mexican blend
  • diced tomatoes
  • sliced black olives
  • jalapeno slices
  • green chiles

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Tips and Tricks:

  • I like to use ground sirloin beef because it has a very low-fat content and is really flavorful. I never have to drain the beef from ground sirloin
  • If you can’t find ground sirloin, then find something with a low-fat content
  • you can double this recipe for a bigger pot of taco chili

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Ingredients:

  • ground beef – buy lean ground beef with very little fat. My favorite is sirloin beef
  • sweet onion – like a Vidalia onion
  • canned diced tomatoes
  • canned crushed tomatoes
  • black beans – these will need to be rinsed
  • sweet corn – drained
  • taco sauce
  • green chiles – I like to use mild green chiles, but if you really like a kick to your chili, then you can definitely substitute a hotter version
  • taco seasoning -I wouldn’t get reduced sodium taco seasoning. Original taco seasoning is best in this recipe

How do you Make Taco Chili?

  • In a large soup pot, add the beef and onions
  • Cook over medium-high heat until the beef is cooked and the onions are translucent
  • Drain – if necessary
  • Add beans, corn, diced and crushed tomatoes, taco seasoning, green chilies, and taco sauce
  • Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes
  • Serve in bowls with toppings

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taco chili

Taco Chili


  • Author: Melissa

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb. of lean ground beef like ground sirloin
  • 1 sweet onion like Vidalia
  • 1 (28 oz.) can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28 oz.) can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz.) can of black beans – rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can of sweet corn – drained
  • 1 (8 oz.) can of taco sauce
  • 1 (4 0z.) can of mild green chiles (or hot if preferred)
  • 1 packet (2 Tbsp.) taco seasoning

Topping Suggestions

  • sliced green onions
  • tortilla strips or corn chips
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese
  • diced tomatoes
  • sliced black olives

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, add the beef and onions
  • Cook over medium-high heat until the beef is cooked and the onions are translucent
  • Drain – if necessary
  • Add beans, corn, diced and crushed tomatoes, taco seasoning, green chilies, and taco sauce
  • Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes
  • Serve in bowls with toppings

 

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