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Hearty beef enchilada soup simmering in a vibrant red broth, topped with cheese.

Best Beef Enchilada Soup Recipe - Quick & Easy!

Cozy up with this easy Beef Enchilada Soup recipe! Featuring a smoky lime twist, it's ready in under an hour and packed with flavor.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 1 yellow onion, diced diced
  • 1 can 1 can corn, drained drained
  • 1 can 1 can black beans, drained drained
  • 1 1 4oz green chiles 4oz
  • 2 cloves 2 garlic cloves, minced minced
  • 1 can 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • optional toppings: avocado, fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes, corn chips

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Sauté the Aromatics
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Brown the Ground Beef
  1. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add drained corn and black beans, diced green chiles, crushed tomatoes, red enchilada sauce, beef broth, taco seasoning, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring to a Boil
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Simmer for Flavor
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. During the last 15 minutes of simmering, stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings, such as diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Enjoy!
  1. Savor every spoonful of your homemade Beef Enchilada Soup!

Notes

This Beef Enchilada Soup recipe is all about ease, flavor, and customization. The unique smoky lime twist elevates it from ordinary to extraordinary.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.