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Mexican Beef and Rice Soup Recipe

Mexican Beef and Rice Soup Recipe

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4.9 from 9 reviews

This hearty Mexican Beef and Rice Soup is a flavorful one-pot meal that combines seasoned beef, spices, tomatoes, rice, and beans into a comforting and satisfying dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced avocado
  • Tortilla strips
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes.
  3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano. Add diced tomatoes with juice.
  4. Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add rice, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  6. Stir in black beans and corn. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  8. Serve with toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Add more broth if soup thickens too much.
  • Adjust spice level by omitting or increasing jalapeño.
  • Use cooked rice to speed things up—add in the final 5 minutes.
  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg