Beef Fajita Soup Recipe

Name: Beef Fajita Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef, cut in small cubes; 2 tablespoons safflower oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix (1 pkg); 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste); 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use fire roasted); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans; 4 cups broth (I use mushroom broth); 3 red bell peppers, roasted and diced; 2 jalapeno peppers, fresh and diced (to taste); 1 cup spinach (I use baby spinach); salt; 2 cups corn; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro; water (as needed)

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef, cut in small cubes
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix (1 pkg)
1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use fire roasted)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
4 cups broth (I use mushroom broth)
3 red bell peppers, roasted and diced
2 jalapeno peppers, fresh and diced (to taste)
1 cup spinach (I use baby spinach)
salt
2 cups corn
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
water (as needed)

1
Cook onions until light brown.
2
Add garlic.
3
Add beef and spices. Brown beef.
4
Add tomatoes and cook till juice is gone.
5
Add broth.
6
Cook till beef is almost cooked.
7
Add all other ingredients except cilantro. Cook for 15 more minutes or until all vegetables are ready.
8
Add cilantro. Cook 5 minutes more.
9
You can garnish with avocado, cilantro, pico de gallo, lime juice or Monterey jack cheese. You can even add a little cooked rice.
10
Note: You can leave the spinach out but it adds to a more healthy and balanced meal.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef, cut in small cubes, 2 tablespoons safflower oil, 1 large onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef Fajita Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Fajita Soup

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