Mexican Beef and Rice Soup with Hearty Flavors - Comfort Cravings Recipes

Ingredients

• 15 millilitres olive oil
• 450 grams ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 410 grams canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 950 millilitres beef broth
• 240 millilitres water
• 90 grams long-grain white rice
• 425 grams canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 150 grams frozen corn
• Juice of 1 lime
• 15 grams fresh cilantro, chopped
• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream
• Sliced avocado
• Tortilla strips or chips
• Extra lime wedges