Description
Ground beef enchilada soup delivers hearty Mexican-inspired comfort in a single pot. Spicy, rich broth mingles with tender beef, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) red enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Carefully drain accumulated fat, preserving the meat in the pot.
- Pour enchilada sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn into the pot, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious blend.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper across the surface, then gently fold to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Reduce heat and allow soup to simmer gently for 20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and ensure consistent flavor melding.
- Taste the soup and fine-tune seasonings, adding more salt or spices if desired.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, topping with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves, and crunchy tortilla chips for textural contrast.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version of the soup that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Create a gluten-free option by using certified gluten-free enchilada sauce and checking that all spices are gluten-free.
- Enhance the soup’s richness by adding a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of cream cheese for extra creaminess and depth of flavor.
- Prep ingredients in advance and store in separate containers to make this soup a quick weeknight meal that can be assembled in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg