Mexican Beef and Rice Soup

Mexican Beef and Rice Soup This Mexican Beef and Rice Soup is a hearty mixture of beef, rice, beans and corn. Your favorite burrito flavors in an easy soup recipe ready in 45 minutes. Servings 10 Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1/3 cup chopped white onions 1 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons taco seasoning 2 quarts beef stock or beef broth 2 cups frozen corn 15.5 ounces black beans rinsed and drained, 1 can 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes drained, 1 can 1 cup tomato purée 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup white rice or brown rice 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro Instructions In a dutch oven or large soup pot, brown the ground beef, onion and minced garlic over medium high heat. Cook and crumble. Drain off any fat. Add in the taco seasoning and mix together. Add the beef stock, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato purée, lime juice, salt and uncooked rice. Bring this to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir in freshly snipped cilantro. Serve with cheese, sour cream, a lime wedge, cilantro and tortilla chips on the side. Notes Make in a slow cooker: Brown the ground beef on the stovetop, then drain off fat. Add the cooked beef and the remaining ingredients (except cilantro) to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Then stir in the fresh cilantro. Make it in an instant pot: Mix the cooked ground beef and remaining ingredients in the instant pot, then pressure cook for 8 minutes. Natural release for 8 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftover soup is delicious the next day, but the soup will thicken slightly as it sits. Nutrition Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 1162mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg