Description
Hearty Ground Beef Enchilada Soup delivers Mexican-inspired comfort with robust flavors and creamy richness. Savory beef, zesty spices, and melted cheese create a soul-warming bowl perfect for satisfying hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (red)
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and thoroughly sear the ground beef until completely browned, ensuring no pink remains. Carefully eliminate any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and aromatic garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, releasing their essential flavors.
- Gently fold in hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, robust beef broth, rich enchilada sauce, and a harmonious blend of warming spices including chili powder, earthy cumin, smoky paprika, plus judicious seasoning of salt and pepper.
- Elevate the temperature to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a deep, complex flavor profile for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, creating a vibrant canvas for optional garnishes such as sharp shredded cheese, cool creamy sour cream, crisp tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro leaves for a final flourish of texture and taste.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of chili powder or adding a diced jalapeño for extra spiciness.
- Make it gluten-free by using certified gluten-free beef broth and checking enchilada sauce ingredients.
- Boost protein content by adding quinoa or additional beans during simmering.
- Transform leftovers into a hearty casserole by layering with tortillas and extra cheese before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg