Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican Beef and Rice Soup that combines tender beef, vegetables, and rice in a spicy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the diced tomatoes and beef broth to the pot.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add the rice and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Make it vegetarian by using lentils instead of beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mexican Beef and Rice Soup, Beef Soup, Rice Soup, Mexican Soup