Beef Tortilla Soup
Ingredients – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for flavor) – 1 medium yellow onion, diced – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to spice preference) – 1 teaspoon ground cumin – 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained – 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium if preferred) – 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained – 1 cup frozen corn kernels – 6 corn tortillas, cut into ½-inch strips – Salt, to season as needed – Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro Instructions 1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. 2. Add 1 pound ground beef to the pot, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Tip: Drain excess fat from the beef for a lighter soup, but leave a little for added richness. 4. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to ...