Mexican Chili Soup
Mexican Chili Soup brings together tender cubes of beef, pinto beans, and a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne simmered in beef stock with enchilada sauce and tomato paste for layered depth. It’s hearty and warming with gentle heat and a rich, savory finish—perfect ladled over rice and finished with cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for a cozy dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Sauté the meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and garlic. Keep sautéing until the onions are soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves to the pot. Cook and stir until the meat and vegetables are coated with the seasonings, about 2 minutes. Add the stock, enchilada sauce, green chile peppers, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 50 minutes.
- 3
Stir the beans into the soup, mashing some beans to thicken if desired. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 358.81 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 54.62 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.69 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.7 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 10.59 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1276.55 mg High
- Fiber 11.57 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.79 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 373.11 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.91 mg Good Source
- Potassium 831.75 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 403.3 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 44.54 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Chili Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Bottom Round Roast, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 358.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Chili Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mexican Chili Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Bottom Round Roast, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Chili Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Chili Soup?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 358.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Chili Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
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