Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Beef Enchilada Soup recipe that’s easy to make for a weeknight meal. Packed with beans, corn, and classic enchilada spices, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, crushed tortilla chips or Fritos
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
- 2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, pinto beans, and diced green chilies (all undrained as specified).
- 4. Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 6. Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve with desired garnishes.
Notes
Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g