Description
Warm up with a bowl of hearty Ground Beef Enchilada Soup, a flavorful and comforting twist on classic enchiladas. This easy stovetop soup is packed with tender beef, beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican spices, finished off with a gooey cheese topping. Perfect for a cozy night in or to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Enchilada Soup:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can corn (drained)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (plus more for topping)
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Avocado
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This soup thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth or water to loosen leftovers.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
