Description
Mexican comfort meets hearty flavor in this ground beef enchilada soup, blending rich spices and tender meat into a soul-warming bowl. Simmering with zesty tomatoes and robust cheese, you’ll savor each spoonful of this classic southwestern-style comfort classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 can (15 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and thoroughly cook ground beef, ensuring no pink remains. Carefully drain accumulated fat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle in aromatic spices including chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Gently toast spices for 60 seconds to enhance their robust flavors.
- Pour enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, rinsed black beans, and sweet corn kernels into the pot. Stir ingredients to create a harmonious mixture.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow soup to develop depth of flavor for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Conduct a taste test and fine-tune seasonings as needed, ensuring a balanced and vibrant profile.
- Ladle piping hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, chopped green onions, or crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent greasy texture and maintain clean, robust flavors.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding diced jalapeños for extra kick.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping ground beef with plant-based crumbles or additional beans for protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg