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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Soup

A hearty Mexican soup made with ground beef, tender potatoes, and vibrant spices, perfect for cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 875
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Look for 80% lean beef for best flavor.
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced Regular or sweet potatoes can be used.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth Can substitute with chicken broth if desired.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste as needed salt and pepper Season to taste.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Add before serving for freshness.
  • as needed wedge lime for serving Enhances the flavor when squeezed over soup.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions become translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Cooking
  1. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
  2. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This soup can be customized with additional veggies or spices. For storage, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.