Description
A warm and comforting Mexican Beef and Rice Soup that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the chili powder and cumin, cooking for an additional minute for a fragrant base.
- Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, rice, black beans, and corn. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste for extra flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding jalapeños or a splash of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg