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Mexican Beef Soup

Mexican Beef Soup


  • Author: Elliana
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 10 people 1x

Description

Indulge in the comforting warmth of Mexican Beef Soup, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant soup features a hearty blend of ground beef, rice, beans, and corn simmered in a rich tomato broth. Infused with aromatic spices, each spoonful delivers the bold flavors reminiscent of your favorite burrito. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is both nourishing and satisfying.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/3 cup chopped white onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 quarts beef stock or broth
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 15.5 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 cup tomato purée
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 cup white or brown rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onions and garlic until browned; drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning to the meat mixture and stir well.
  3. Pour in beef stock, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato purée, lime juice, salt, and rice; mix thoroughly.
  4. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Stir in fresh cilantro before serving hot with optional toppings like cheese or sour cream.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For an extra kick, add diced jalapeños or bell peppers. You can substitute black beans with pinto beans based on your preference. The soup can be made ahead of time as it tastes even better the next day!