Description
Hearty Mexican beef soup delivers robust flavors from tender meat, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables. Comfort and warmth combine in this classic dish that connects diners to rich culinary traditions you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
- 15.5 ounces (440 grams) black beans, rinsed and drained
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1/3 cup chopped white onions
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 14.5 ounces (411 grams) petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 2 quarts (1.89 liters) beef stock or broth
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup white or brown rice
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, sauté ground beef over medium-high heat with diced onions and minced garlic until meat is completely browned and crumbly.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture, ensuring a lean base for the soup.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef, thoroughly stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Pour beef stock into the pot, then add corn kernels, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, and fresh lime juice.
- Incorporate uncooked rice into the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce temperature and cover the pot.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes at low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Check rice tenderness; continue cooking if needed until grains are fully cooked and soup reaches desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and fold in freshly chopped cilantro for a vibrant flavor finish.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, dollop of sour cream, lime wedges, and crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the soup.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning based on personal preference.
- Cook rice separately and add at the end to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect rice texture.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to reduce overall cooking time and make meal preparation smoother.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg