Creamy Beef Taco Soup

Creamy Beef Taco Soup

PREP TIME 10minutes mins COOK TIME 20minutes mins TOTAL TIME 30minutes mins

CUISINE Mexican SERVINGS 10 servings CALORIES 442 kcal

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• ▢1 small onion (chopped)
• ▢1 bell pepper (chopped)
• ▢2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ▢24 oz beef broth
• ▢28 oz diced tomatoes (crushed tomatoes are fine too)
• ▢double recipe taco seasoning mix (or 2 store-bought packets)
• ▢4 ounces salsa
• ▢4 ounces softened cream cheese (light cream cheese may be used)
• ▢1 cup heavy cream (fat free half and half can also be used)
• ▢2 cup cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

• In an Instant Pot or soup pot, saute ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink.
• Add garlic cloves, beef broth, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
• INSTANT POT: Set pot to high pressure – 2 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow pressure to release naturally.
• STOVETOP: Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add very soft cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir until the cheeses are melted, and the soup is blended.
• Adjust seasoning, serve and garnish with your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!

NOTE

• Try and use freshly grated cheese! Pre-grated cheese in packages is coated with cellulose (a wood pulp) that absorbs moisture and prevents sticking of the cheese. Unfortunately, this also keeps the cheese from melting properly.
• Feel free to make some substitutions. Keep the onions for flavor, but feel free to add more veggies. Squash, zucchini, or even riced cauliflower taste great. Beans and corn are good too (if you’re not following a keto diet). Use ground chicken or ground turkey as a substitute for the beef too!

NUTRITION

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 7.1gProtein: 23.7gFat: 35.3gCholesterol: 115.3mg

Sodium: 912mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2.1g