Beef Enchilada Soup

This Beef Enchilada Soup is spicy, hearty and warms the soul. It’s has ground beef and shredded potatoes in it so you won’t even miss the tortillas! I promise! Makes a hearty pot full so you will have leftovers for lunches too. If you love this soup you must try some of my other Mexican inspired soups.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The best part about this Beef Enchilada Soup is how hearty and filling it is. I love that the potatoes add that creamy texture and the Cashew Cheese Sauce makes it so cheesy without the dairy!

Ingredients You Will Need

Ground Beef: Ground beef works wonders in beef enchilada soup, imparting a hearty flavor and juicy texture that perfectly complements the rich, savory notes of the soup.

Red Enchilada Sauce: Enchilada sauces are chili-based, tomato-based or cheese-based and can range from vibrant red to bright green. I love Siete sauces.

Cashew “Cheese” Sauce:  You can use my Cashew “Cheese” Sauce recipe or buy cheese sauce already made.

Beef Broth:  It adds a depth of flavor to the beef, giving the whole soup a delicious richness with an added boost of protein. I love using Kettle & Fire broths.

White Potatoes shredded or diced: White potatoes are a starchy root vegetable. They have a very white or tan skin. Medium starch with a slightly creamy texture. The skin is very delicate.

Onion: I prefer yellow onion for this recipe as it has a bolder flavor than sweet onions but you can certainly use sweet if you prefer.

Avocado Oil: Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado. It is delicious and nutritious and easy to use.

Chili Powder: Chili powder, a vibrant and flavorful spice, creates a rich and robust base to the spice blend.

Paprika: Unlike smoked paprika, it is a little sweeter and adds a nice depth to the beef enchilada soup.

Ground Cumin: Cumin, with its warm and earthy notes, lends a distinctive aromatic flavor that’s quintessential to many Southwest seasoning blends.

Salt and Black Pepper: Salt enhances and balances flavors, while ground black pepper adds a gentle heat, improving the overall flavor of the dish.

Cilantro: This bright and fresh herb adds a refreshing touch that complements the spicy-sweet blend of the Beef Enchilada Soup perfectly.

Lime: Limes are a small, green citrus fruit known for its sour taste and high vitamin C content.

Almond Flour Tortillas: A gluten-free and low-carb alternative to traditional wheat flour tortillas. I like Siete brand.

Avocado Oil Spray: Is very versatile and has a neutral flavor that can be used for baking, high-heat cooking, sautéing and frying.

Instructions

Prepare the pot: Heat the avocado oil.

Cook the beef and onions: Add your onions and beef and cook until the beef is no longer pink.

Add the liquids: Add your beef broth and enchilada sauce, stirring to combine and bring it to a simmer.

Potatoes and spices: Slowly add your potatoes to the simmering pot. Now add the spices and simmer 10 minutes.

Cashew Cheese Sauce: Pour in your cashew sauce, stir in and simmer for 5 minutes.

Fresh Cilantro: Stir in your chopped cilantro.

Garnish: Garnish the Beef Enchilada Soup with fresh lime slices and tortilla strips, if desired

Tortilla Strips: Spray the tortillas with a little avocado oil & sprinkle with salt & slice into strips. Air fry on 360 for 5 minutes. Garnish soup with them.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Time saver: Make the Cashew Cheese Sauce ahead of time or purchase store-bought.

Shredded potatoes: Save even more time by using frozen, shredded potatoes in your Beef Enchilada Soup.

Recipe Variations

Ground Chicken: Both ground chicken or ground turkey will work well in this recipe in place of the ground beef.

Flour tortillas: If you are not concerned with keeping this recipe Paleo or Whole30 friendly you can use flour or corn tortillas instead.

Storage Tips

You can store this Beef Enchilada Soup in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a glass-covered jar and it freezes well for up to 6 months.

FAQs About Beef Enchilada Soup

What can I use instead of enchilada sauce?

Tomato sauce is a good way to replace enchilada sauce. Adding spices is a good way to make it taste like the enchilada sauce used in Beef Enchilada Soup.

How can I make the enchilada soup less spicy?

You can add a pinch of sugar (or maple syrup or honey to keep it paleo friendly).

What toppings are good with enchilada soup?

Sour cream, avocado slices, lime wedges and jalapeño pepper slices make wonderful toppings for Beef Enchilada Soup.