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Mexican Beef and Rice Soup


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Hearty one-pot soup with ground beef, rice, and Mexican spices – a comforting family meal


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, 6-8 minutes.
  2. 2. Add onion and bell pepper, cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
  3. 3. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne. Stir for 1 minute to toast spices.
  4. 4. Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Add tomatoes, green chiles, and rice. Stir to combine.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer partially covered 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Add corn and black beans, cook 5-7 minutes more until heated through.
  7. 7. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Add extra broth when reheating as rice absorbs liquid.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 395
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 24g