Description
Hearty Mexican Beef and Rice Soup delivers a comforting explosion of spices and tender meat simmered to perfection. Warm, rich flavors invite you to savor each spoonful of this soul-satisfying culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced (any color))
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped (optional for extra heat))
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup frozen corn
Spices, Liquids, and Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado
- Tortilla strips or chips
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Sear the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned, carefully breaking up the meat and eliminating excess fat.
- Incorporate diced onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños into the pot, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Introduce minced garlic and aromatic spices, including cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano, toasting them briefly to enhance their flavors.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their natural juices, stirring to create a cohesive mixture.
- Add beef broth and water, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil before gently introducing rice and reducing heat to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the soup to cook for roughly 15 minutes, or until rice reaches a tender consistency.
- Fold in black beans and frozen corn, continuing to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thoroughly warm the ingredients.
- Elevate the soup’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt and pepper, then brighten with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve piping hot, garnishing with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, or extra lime wedges.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent greasy soup and ensure a cleaner, lighter flavor profile.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) for healthier version without compromising rich taste.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using milder pepper varieties.
- Substitute brown rice for white rice to boost nutritional value and add nutty undertone.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt content and allow personal seasoning preferences.
- Freeze leftover soup in airtight containers for convenient meal prep up to 3 months.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra beans or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg