Taco Soup

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium sweet onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes & green chilies

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

4 cups beef stock

1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning

¾ cup frozen corn

⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.  Add onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.  Stir in tomato paste and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomatoes & green chilies, black beans, kidney beans, beef stock, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 15-20 minutes.  Stir in corn until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper, to taste

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