Description
Hearty Mexican Beef and Rice Soup warms hearts with its rich, spicy flavors and comforting blend of tender beef and fluffy rice. Simmering with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients, this soup promises a delicious journey through classic Mexican cuisine that leaves you craving another spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 15.5 ounces (439 grams) black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup chopped white onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 14.5 ounces (411 grams) petite diced tomatoes, drained (1 can)
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, snipped
Liquids and Grains:
- 2 quarts beef stock or beef broth
- 1 cup white or brown rice (uncooked)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, extra cilantro, and tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious Dutch oven over medium-high heat, simultaneously caramelizing onions and releasing garlic’s aromatic essence. Disintegrate meat into fine crumbles while ensuring thorough browning, approximately 7-8 minutes. Eliminate excess rendering.
- Generously coat beef with robust taco seasoning, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the protein.
- Cascade beef stock into the pot, introducing a medley of ingredients: frozen corn kernels, earthy black beans, vibrant diced tomatoes, concentrated tomato purée, zesty lime juice, and pristine uncooked rice. Integrate components with purposeful stirring.
- Escalate temperature to achieve vigorous boiling, then immediately diminish heat to minimal setting. Seal pot with tight-fitting lid, allowing contents to gently simmer and transform for 20-25 minutes until rice achieves tender, fluffy perfection.
- Conclude preparation by folding freshly chopped cilantro, infusing the soup with bright, herbaceous notes.
- Artfully portion soup into serving vessels, embellishing with melted shredded cheese, luxurious sour cream dollop, tangy lime wedge, additional cilantro sprigs, and crisp tortilla chips for textural contrast.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, healthier alternative that still delivers robust flavor.
- Toast rice briefly before adding liquid to enhance its nutty taste and prevent clumping during cooking.
- Consider using low-sodium broth and taco seasoning to control salt intake, especially for those watching their sodium levels.
- Prep vegetables and measure ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and ensure a smooth, stress-free meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg