Easy Mexican Beef and Rice Soup (One Pot, 40 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, gluten-free if needed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
• 6 cups (1.4 L) beef broth
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup (150 g) frozen corn
• 1/2 cup (95 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Crushed tortilla chips
• Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Diced avocado
• Lime wedges