Beef Fajita Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Fajita Soup

• 1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin (or your preferred cut)
• Safflower Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Fajita Seasoning Mix
• Chili Powder
• Cumin Powder
• Diced Tomatoes
• Black Beans
• Pinto Beans
• 6 cups beef broth
• Red Bell Peppers
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Spinach
• Salt
• Corn
• Fresh Cilantro
• Water

How to Make Beef Fajita Soup

1. Dice 1 large onion and cook in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until light brown (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Add 1.5 lbs of thinly sliced beef sirloin (or your preferred cut), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
4. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, for about 8-10 minutes.
5. Add 28 oz (1 large can) of crushed tomatoes and cook until most of the juice has evaporated (about 5-7 minutes).
6. Pour in 6 cups of beef broth.
7. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook until the beef is almost tender (about 20-25 minutes).
8. Add 1 green bell pepper (sliced), 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 (15 ounce) can of corn, drained, and 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained.
9. Simmer for 15 more minutes, or until all vegetables are tender-crisp.
10. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
11. Cook for another 5 minutes.
12. Garnish with sliced avocado, extra cilantro, pico de gallo, lime wedges, and/or shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
13. Serve with cooked rice (optional).