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A bowl of taco chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla strips.
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5 from 16 votes

Easy Taco Chili Recipe

This easy taco chili recipe combines ground beef, beans, corn, green chiles, taco seasoning, and Ranch seasoning mix for a hearty one-pot dinner with a mild Mexican-inspired flavor. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: taco chili
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
  • 1 packet Ranch dressing mix 1 ounce
  • 1 can chili beans 16 ounces
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 15.25 ounces
  • 1 can Mexican style corn, drained 15.25 ounces
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chiles 10 ounces
  • 1 can green chiles 4 ounces

Optional toppings:

  • tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, avocado

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until ground beef is brown and onions are translucent, about 8 - 10 minutes. If you don't use lean ground beef then drain fat.
    2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 medium onion
  • Add the taco seasoning and Ranch seasoning mix. Stir until combined.
    1 packet taco seasoning, 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
  • Add the chili beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chiles. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
    1 can chili beans, 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 can Mexican style corn, drained, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can tomatoes with green chiles, 1 can green chiles
  • Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, avocado, or your favorite taco chili toppings.
    tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, avocado

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Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1416mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 6mg