Description
Hearty ground beef enchilada soup blends Mexican flavors with comforting ingredients. Rich broth and tender beef create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces) can corn, drained
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 (10 ounces) can red enchilada sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature, crumble ground beef and cook until thoroughly browned, eliminating any accumulated fat.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Pour enchilada sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn into the pot, creating a robust liquid base.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper throughout the mixture, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Elevate heat until contents reach a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 18-22 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Once soup reaches desired consistency and beef is completely cooked, remove from heat and prepare for serving.
- Ladle into deep bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, fresh chopped cilantro, or crispy tortilla strips for added texture.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps the rich flavor profile intact.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder and adding diced jalapeños for extra spiciness or reducing spices for milder palates.
- Control sodium content by using low-sodium broth and rinsing canned beans thoroughly before adding to the soup.
- Enhance meal prep by making larger batches and freezing individual portions for quick future meals, ensuring best texture by adding fresh toppings after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg