Description
A hearty and comforting soup with tender beef, robust flavors, and delicious toppings, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef (chuck or stew meat)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
- Tortilla strips (for topping)
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat some olive oil and sauté the onions, bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the beef chunks to the pan and sear them on all sides for improved flavor.
- Transfer the seared beef to the crockpot and add the sautéed vegetables, beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices.
- Pour in the beef broth to cover the ingredients and stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding lime juice and toppings before serving.
Notes
Serve with tortilla strips, avocado slices, and extra lime for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crockpot soup, Beef soup, Tortilla soup