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Ground Beef Enchilada Soup


  • Author: amanda-miller
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A comforting and quick-to-make enchilada soup filled with ground beef, creamy cheese, and robust flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Toppings: Broken tortilla chips or strips
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
  • Lime (optional)
  • Cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
  5. Pour in beef broth, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning; bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in cream cheese until melted into the soup, creating a creamy consistency (about 3-5 minutes).
  7. Add frozen corn and cook until warmed through (about 2 minutes).

Notes

For a spicier soup, add more diced chilies or jalapeños. Leftover soup can be used for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg