Description
This Ground Beef Enchilada Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, beans, and spices, it's a satisfying one-pot meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, beef broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings like cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla strips.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated; it tastes even better the next day!
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative to ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg