With all the warm weather lately, I have been more inclined to grille our dinners than make something indoors.  For a change of pace on a cooler night, I tried this recipe out on the “fam.”  It went over well with everyone.  Try it out. Quick and tasty.  For those crockpot lovers out there, I do think you could add it all at once and simmer on low heat all day (8+ hrs.)  I would just add 3/4 cup water or stock to keep the liquid content balanced.

30 minute Taco Soup

 

Recipe by: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen modified by eatlivefit.net

 

Ingredients:

 

1 ½ lb. ground beef

1 15 oz. can stewed tomatoes

1 onion diced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 green pepper, diced

1 medium zucchini, diced

1 can black beans

Taco Seasoning:

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp garlic granules or powder

½ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp fine Himalayan Sea Salt

1 tsp black pepper, fresh ground

 

Toppings: (optional)

 

Shredded Cheese

Avocado

Scallions

White Onion

Diced Tomatoes

Shredded lettuce

Jalapeno

 

Instructions:

 

 

 

·         In Dutch oven, heat oil and sauté garlic 

 

·         Add in Diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often

 

·         Add in zucchini and green pepper.  Let cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring often

 

·         Add in ground beef and cook until brown

 

·         In a bowl, combine taco seasoning spices.  Add to soup mixture and simmer until combined.  May need more liquid, so add 1/2 cup water or stock to soup.