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White bowl of beef enchilada soup with shredded cheese.

Weeknight Enchilada Soup with Ground Beef

Fast, high-protein enchilada beef soup with lean beef, my sugar-free, gluten-free taco seasoning, and my red enchilada sauce—big flavor, lower sodium, weeknight-easy.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Soup and Stew Recipes
Cuisine American | Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean, grass fed preferable)
  • 1 recipe homemade taco seasoning or 1 store-bought packet (sugar-free, gluten-free)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can 15 ounces red enchilada sauce (choose low sodium and gluten free if possible)
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, no salt added
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, no-salt-added (rinsed and rained)
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, 5 to 6 minutes; drain the excess fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, black beans, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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Kori's Tips

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes check out my post above.
TIPS: Use ninety-three percent lean ground beef; drain and blot after browning. Keep sodium down with low-sodium broth and no-salt-added cans; rinse beans and salt at the end. Thicken with one tablespoon masa harina whisked with two tablespoons water, or mash one-half cup of the beans.
VARIATIONS: Add two cups diced zucchini or bell pepper (or a frozen pepper and onion blend) for fiber, or one cup frozen cauliflower rice for body. Swap black beans for pinto, or omit beans and add extra zucchini for lower carb. For creamy, stir in one-half cup plain Greek yogurt off heat.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Top bowls with plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime; add a light sprinkle of reduced-fat cheese, a few baked tortilla chips, and diced avocado. Pair with a crunchy cabbage slaw or a simple green salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 405mgPotassium: 754mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 3mg
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