Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp Neutral Oil (Vegetable or Canola)
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 5 lbs Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
  • 1/4 cup Water or Stock (for deglazing)
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1 packet (approx. 1 oz) Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 packet (approx. 1 oz) Ranch Dressing Mix (dry powder)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder (medium heat)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn (canned or frozen)
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste (for finishing)

Instructions:

  1. Prep: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain all canned beans.
  2. Sauté Meat: Place the Ninja Foodi into Sauté (Medium) mode. Add oil, then the diced onion. Cook until softened (3–4 minutes). Add the ground beef or turkey and break it up. Cook until fully browned.
  3. Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze: Switch the Foodi off. Pour in the 1/4 cup of water/stock and scrape the bottom of the pot vigorously with a wooden spoon to ensure no browned bits remain. This is crucial to prevent the 'Burn' warning.
  5. Add Seasoning: Stir in the Taco Seasoning, Ranch mix, cumin, and chili powder into the meat base.
  6. Add Stock: Pour in the 4 cups of chicken stock. Stir to combine with the seasoned meat.
  7. Layer Canned Goods (The 'No-Stir' Rule): Gently spoon in the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and corn. DO NOT STIR after this stage.
  8. Pressure Cook: Place the pressure cooking lid on the Ninja Foodi, ensuring the vent is sealed. Select Pressure (High) and set the timer for 10 minutes.
  9. Release Pressure: Once the cycle is complete, allow for a 5-minute Natural Pressure Release (NPR). Then, carefully switch the valve to Quick Release (QR) to vent any remaining pressure.
  10. Finish: Open the lid, stir the soup well until all ingredients are combined, and taste. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Offer toppings like grated cheese, sour cream or crème fraîche, fresh coriander, and crushed tortilla chips.