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Mexican Beef and Rice Soup

Here's how you make Mexican Beef and Rice Soup
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet basil, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed chilies, optional if you want a milder flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced Mexican-style tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Hot pepper sauce, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef in oil (I usually omit the oil if using a non-stick pan).

  • Step 2: Add garlic and onion; saute until onion is soft.

  • Step 3: Add all remaining ingredients except cilantro.

  • Step 4: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes.

  • Step 5: Stir in cilantro and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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