Aunt Bee's Cheesy Taco Soup

March 21, 2014

This literally comes together as quickly as you can brown the hamburger meat and chop an onion, and it makes your house smell AMAZING! Whenever I make it for dinner, I always make extra to put in Uncle Bee and Sissy Bee's thermos for work and school.

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic minced or 1 TBSP minced jarred garlic
1 packet of taco seasoning
2 cups of water
1 can rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (not drained)
2 cans chili no beans (or 3 cups leftover chili)
16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
1 cup half and half (or 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk
*Toppings of your choice such as:
diced red onion, mild jalapeño pepper rings, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, Frito Scoops

Brown ground beef and drain. Add beef back to pan along with onion and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more stirring constantly. Add taco seasoning, 2 cups...
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Nutritions

Calories
650

Sodium
2255mg
93% DV

Fat
39g
60% DV

Protein
38g
76% DV

Carbs
38g
12% DV

Fiber
19g
76% DV