Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Beef Enchilada Soup made with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, cream cheese, and a mix of vegetables. This creamy, comforting soup is quick to prepare and topped with crunchy tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 with 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 wedges (optional)
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat to keep the soup less greasy.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and released their flavors.
- Add Seasoning and Liquids: Stir in the taco seasoning followed by the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and the beef broth. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer to combine all the ingredients.
- Add Cream Cheese and Enchilada Sauce: Add the cubed cream cheese and the enchilada sauce to the pot. Stir continuously until the cream cheese fully melts into the soup, creating a creamy texture throughout.
- Simmer the Soup: Add the frozen corn to the pot and let the soup simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Serve the Soup: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish each serving with broken tortilla chips, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning the beef for a lighter soup.
- Adjust taco seasoning quantity to your spice preference.
- Use sharp cheddar or Mexican blend cheese for rich flavor.
- The cream cheese adds a creamy texture; ensure it melts completely before serving.
- Add more beef broth if you prefer a thinner soup consistency.
- Optional lime wedges add a nice acidity and brighten the flavors.
