Make dinner super quick and super easy tonight. Use your pressure cooker to make this family-favorite Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe!
Warm your family up from head to toe with this hearty, savory Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe. That’s right, it’s another Easy Instant Pot Recipe to the rescue!
Ashley writes: “We have made this a million times and my kids still get excited when I say I’m making this for dinner.
It’s okay. I give you permission to skip Taco Tuesday this week, and swap it for hot piping bowls of this savory pressure cooker taco soup! It’s a family pleasing recipe that will only leave you with one problem.
NO leftovers!!
It really is that popular. Everyone at my home kept asking for seconds, and thirds, and…
This easy 6 can beef taco soup recipe is a no nonsense, foolproof weeknight dinner that is both easy to make and a serious crowd pleaser. Oh and it won’t use loads of dishes to make. Plus it’s really fast!! See how much time you just saved?
So drop kick those boring dinners right out the back door and make this delicious, quick and easy taco soup instead!
It’s time for some Easy Instant Pot Taco Soup with my favorite secret ingredient. Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning!
Here’s what you’ll need…
Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe
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Instant Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning Ingredients:
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to whip up a batch of this crowd-pleasing, Tuesday conquering taco soup:
Grab these six cans:
- Beef Broth
- Kidney Beans
- Black Beans
- Petite Diced Tomatoes
- Corn
- Rotel
Then round up these final taco soup ingredients:
- Ground Beef
- Ranch Seasoning
- Taco Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Salt
You can even add in a pinch or a dash of cayenne to add some heat to your soup!
How To Make Taco Soup In Instant Pot:
The Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker are such a huge help in the kitchen.
Plus, this handy kitchen tool is the perfect, easy way to make homemade soup in a flash!
Here’s what you need to do to get this tasty taco soup served up tonight:
- Brown The Beef in the Instant Pot.
- Drain The Grease. Once beef has browned, drain grease from Instant Pot.
- Mix Seasonings. In small bowl, combine Ranch Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, Onion Powder, Salt and optional Cayenne Pepper.
- Dump It In. Add Beef Broth, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Corn and Seasonings from small bowl to Instant Pot, and combine thoroughly.
- Keep The Tomatoes Away From The Sides! To avoid touching the sides of Instant Pot, add to the center of mixture the Tomatoes and Rotel.
- Close It Up. Place lid on pot and select Pressure Cook, High Pressure and then set your cook time. (see recipe instructions below)
- Quick Release. Once cook time has completed, quick release pressure before removing lid.
- Cool Down. Allow soup to cool for 5 minutes, then stir before serving into bowls.
This soup tastes even better with some toppings. Some of my favorites are Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, Chopped Green Onions and Fritos.
These toppings really send the flavor over the top!
What Do You Eat With Taco Soup?
So what is a good side to serve with Taco Soup? This Taco Soup is so versatile. It goes great with so many things.
Here are just a few tasty options that will pair beautifully with your amazing taco soup:
- Biscuits
- Cornbread
- Dinner Rolls
- Salad
- Spanish Rice
- Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Can You Freeze Leftover Taco Soup?
You sure can!
Taco soup freezes beautifully! Before adding your toppings, allow the soup to cool down, then transfer to a freezer safe container or bag.
When ready to use, transfer frozen soup to the refrigerator the night before to allow it to slowly thaw. Then simmer on a pot on the stove before serving to heat it back up.
It’s easy to enjoy this recipe on repeat when you can freeze it for later!
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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Instant Pot Taco Soup:
Sharla writes: “Very yummy!!”
Darlene writes: “Best taco soup recipe that I have tasted! So much flavor!!”
Lucy writes: “Turned out amazing!”
Amy writes: “I have made this many times and my family loves it!”
Erica writes: “Yummy! Will definitely make again.”
Ashley writes: “We have made this a million times and my kids still get excited when I say I’m making this for dinner. We top with cheese and corn chips.”
Tiffany writes: “Cheap and easy to make. It was delicious.”
Annie writes: “Love it, My family loves it, Best taco soup ever”
Jamie writes: “This recipe is so delicious! I added cheese and sour cream to my bowl, and it was perfect”
Erica writes: “Was easy and excellent!”
Jodi writes: “A hit with the whole family! (Added Cheese and Avocado slices)”
Lana writes: “So easy and so yummy! We top ours with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese and put some of the scoop corn chips in it.”
Tyrisha writes: “Yum!! I make this often. Only difference is I use ground turkey and chicken broth.”
Melinda writes: “I make this & it’s awesome! I omit the Rotel cause my husband doesn’t like spicy & it’s still delicious.”
Brandy writes: “I make a vegetarian version (no meat and use vegetable broth), it’s good!”
Jennifer writes: “I make it on the stovetop. Love it. Makes tons of leftovers.”
Instant Pot Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 14.5 ounces Beef Broth {1 can}
- 15 ounces Kidney Beans {1 can} drained
- 15 ounces Black Beans {1 can} rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounces Petite Diced Tomatoes + liquid from can (1 can}
- 15 ounces Corn + liquid from can {1 can}
- 10 ounces Original Rotel – Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies {1 can}
- 1 ounce Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix packet or 3 tablespoons Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Mix
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix packet or 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper {optional to add a little heat}
Instructions
- Place Ground Beef in Instant Pot, set to Saute and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Once browned, cancel Saute setting and drain grease from Instant Pot.
- In small bowl, combine Ranch Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, Onion Powder, Salt and optional Cayenne Pepper.
- Add Beef Broth, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Corn and Seasonings from small bowl to Instant Pot, and combine thoroughly.
- To avoid touching the sides of Instant Pot, add to the center of mixture the Tomatoes and Rotel.
- Place lid on pot and select Pressure Cook, High Pressure and change cook time to 8 minutes.
- Preheat will begin 10 seconds after settings have been selected.
- Once cook time has completed, quick release pressure before removing lid.
- Allow soup to cool for 5 minutes, then stir before serving into bowls.
- Top with Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, Chopped Green Onions and Fritos to send the flavor over the top!
Notes
- It will take approx. 15 minutes for Instant Pot to reach pressure before your selected cook time begins. This is in addition to the time to brown beef and the 8 minute cook time you have selected.
- If using a Crock Pot Pressure Cooker, select the "Beans/Chili" setting to manually override cook time and pressure settings.
- If you'd like to freeze the soup for later, allow it to cool off after you have cooked it. Then transfer soup to Ziploc Freezer bags, and lay flat in the freezer to save space.
What You’ll Need to Make This Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe:
Instant Pot 6 quart Pressure Cooker
{Comes with a Stainless Steel Insert}
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So have you tried this Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe yet?
Share with us in the comments below!
Drema Lanham says
I have made your taco soup for a few years now and we love it. it’s even better the next day. Thanks for the recipe and keep posting more.
Heidi says
Aww… thank you! I’m so glad to hear you’re loving the soup, and the tasty leftovers!
Brandi A says
Cliff notes: Great flavor, don’t double it in the instant pot, it makes too much to be pressure cooked.
love this recipe so much! I’ve made a similar version previously. I’ve never added ranch seasoning but it really changes the flavor profile. I do not suggest doubling it, I doubled it in an Instant Pot that was the largest available version, it was do full I had to cook it on the slow cooker setting versus the pressure cooker settingZ
Heidi says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the Instant Pot Taco Soup, Brandi! Thanks for sharing about your experience with doubling it, too.
Winnie says
Love this recipe. Can this recipe be canned in pressure cooker
Nina says
Made this tonight. My husband and I really enjoyed it!!! Will have leftovers tomorrow!
Angela says
This has quickly become a family favorite for those busy nights! It freezes great also. We find that with our family of four we usually have enough left over to make lunch the next day or freeze for later.
Heidi says
I’m so glad to hear you love it, Angela! Using your leftovers for lunch or freezing for later is a brilliant idea!
Laurie M. says
I had never made Taco Soup or even eaten it before. I saw your recipe 2 years ago and now it is one of our family’s favorites. Thank you so much for sharing! ♥️
Heidi says
Aww… you’re very welcome, Laurie! I’m so glad to hear your family loves the soup! 🙂
0123missy says
Can this be doubled in the same size pot?
Heidi says
Hi Missy ~ I’m thinking that would be a little full. If you had a larger Instant Pot {like an 8 quart} that might work, though. 🙂
Danielle says
This looks so yummy, and it’s so quick to do in the Instapot!
Heidi says
Thanks, Danielle… it really is perfect for those busy weeknights!
MamaV says
I fixed this for my family of 8 and my parents tonight. I used ground turkey and chicken broth instead of beef. Luckily I decided to make a double batch, because all my kids went back for seconds! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us!! It was sooo good that my kids asked me to add it to our family cookbook. <3
Heidi says
Oh that’s so wonderful to hear, MamaV! I’m so glad your entire family loved it, and that it will be going into your family’s cookbook! That was a smart idea you had to make a double batch. 🙂
Germaine says
Can these recipes be made in a slow cooker – as I don’t have an instant pot or desire to have one.
thanks
Germaine
Heidi says
Hi Germaine ~ absolutely! Here is a link to an easy and delicious Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe:
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/01/easy-crockpot-taco-soup-recipe.html
ENJOY! 🙂
Kate says
Is the rotel drained?
Heidi says
Hi Kate ~ you won’t drain the Rotel… you’ll use the entire can. 🙂
Amanda says
Such a good recipe! I used my own homemade taco seasoning and instead of petite Diced Tomatoes I used fire roasted tomatoes. I will definitely make this again!!!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Amanda… I’m so glad you liked it! And those sound like delicious tweaks you made, too! 🙂
Joyce says
Can you freeze this?
Heidi says
Hi Joyce… yes, absolutely! If you’d like to freeze the soup, after you have cooked it, first allow it to cool off. Then transfer soup to Ziploc Freezer bags, and lay flat in the freezer to save space. Hope that helps!
Samantha says
I have made a similar recipe in the slow cooker a few months back. But now that I know how to use my instant pot, I’m going to try this recipe! I’d like to use chicken breast instead of ground meat. Should I pressure cook my chicken first and then shred it and add it to the soup?
Heidi says
Hi Samantha ~ if you prefer chicken, I’d recommend this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe here:
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2020/01/instant-pot-tortilla-soup-recipe.html
Samantha says
Thank you!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… ENJOY! 🙂
Leslie Brown says
I made this tonight for my family of 7. It was perfect thank you so much! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much, Leslie… I’m so glad you all liked it! My kids love this one, too.