Description
A hearty, one-pot Mexican-inspired soup filled with ground beef, rice, black beans, corn, and taco seasonings. It's quick, customizable, and perfect for a cozy meal or family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/3 cup chopped white onions
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 quarts beef broth
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 15.5 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato purée
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown ground beef with onions and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, corn, beans, tomatoes, purée, lime juice, salt, and rice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in cilantro before serving. Top with cheese, sour cream, or tortilla strips if desired.
Notes
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Use brown rice for a higher fiber option (increase cook time).
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Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based protein.
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Add spice with jalapeños or chipotle powder.
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Freezes well up to 2 months; rice may thicken soup upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main dish, Soup
- Cuisine: American-Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Calories: 369