Beef Enchilada Soup Recipe – so easy to make in the slow cooker and tastes amazing! Stew meat, enchilada sauce, cheese soup, black beans, sweet corn, beef broth, oregano, and cheddar cheese. Throw everything in the slow cooker and dinner is done! Serve with some cornbread for an easy weeknight dinner.
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This Beef Enchilada Soup is one of the best soups I’ve ever eaten. Super simple to make and it tastes amazing! The best part about this recipe is you just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it simmer all day long. Stew meat, enchilada sauce, cheese soup, black beans, Rotel, corn, beef broth, oregano, and cheddar cheese. SO much flavor! Whip up some cornbread and you are set!
How to Make Beef Enchilada Soup
This soup is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Cut stew meat into bite-sized pieces. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add stew meat to the skillet and cook until it starts to brown. Transfer beef to a 6-qt slow cooker. Add enchilada sauce, condensed cheese soup, black beans, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, beef broth, oregano, and shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours. Garnish soup with cilantro or parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use a can of store-bought red enchilada sauce. Can substitute homemade enchilada sauce.
- Here is my recipe for Homemade Enchilada Sauce: https://www.plainchicken.com/quick-easy-homemade-enchilada-sauce/
- Can substitute green enchilada sauce if you don’t like red enchilada sauce.
- Is Beef Enchilada Soup spicy? There is a little kick from the enchilada soup. If you are worried about the heat, use MILD enchilada sauce.
- For best results, use no-salt or low-sodium beef broth or beef stock.
- What can I add to Beef Enchilada Soup?
- Onions
- Bell Pepper
- Pickled Jalapenos
- Kidney Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Garlic Powder
- Taco Seasoning
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Do I have to brown the stew meat? No. You can skip that step if you are short on time.
- Can I cook the soup on HIGH? Yes. You can cook the soup on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
- Can I make Enchilada Soup on the stove top? Yes! Brown the stew meat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat and simmer until the meat is tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
What to Serve with Crockpot Enchilada Soup
Top your bowl of soup with your favorite taco toppings. Avocado, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips are delicious. This is a hearty soup. You don’t need a lot of side dishes to go with it. We usually whip up some cornbread or a simple green salad. Add this easy soup recipe to your menu the next time you need a meal the whole family will enjoy!
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Beef Enchilada Soup
Ingredients:
- 1½ lb beef stew meat
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 (28-oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Condensed Cheese Soup (can use Fiesta Cheese Soup)
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (11-oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add stew meat to the skillet and cook until it starts to brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
Notes:
- I use a can of store-bought red enchilada sauce. Can substitute homemade enchilada sauce.
- Here is my recipe for Homemade Enchilada Sauce: https://www.plainchicken.com/quick-easy-homemade-enchilada-sauce/
- Can substitute green enchilada sauce if you don’t like red enchilada sauce.
- Is Beef Enchilada Soup spicy? There is a little kick from the enchilada sauce. If you are worried about the heat, use MILD enchilada sauce.
- For best results, use no-salt or low-sodium beef broth or beef stock.
- What can I add to Beef Enchilada Soup?
- Onions
- Bell Pepper
- Pickled Jalapenos
- Kidney Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Garlic Powder
- Taco Seasoning
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Do I have to brown the stew meat? No. You can skip that step if you are short on time.
- Can I make Beef Enchilada Soup on the stove top? Yes! Brown the stew meat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat and simmer until the meat is tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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This soup was so delicious!!!! I substituted cooked ground beef for the stew meat because that is what I had and it turned out great! Thanks for an easy and tasty recipe.
Can I use pork instead of beef?
sure
Can’t wait to try this recipe
Hi Steph! How do you think this would be without the cheddar soup…? I'm dairy free. Do you have any thoughts on what I could use to substitute?
Made this tonight for dinner and it was a HUGE hit – my son (11 years old) literally licked his bowl clean! Thank you for another great recipe!!
I think I am making a quicky version of this tonight using the last of the leftover smoked brisket that we have. Awesome, thanks for sharing, Steph!
An amaIng Crock Potr. I'd love to have control while at work. Multi-tasking is my thing!
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
Do you think I could substitute the beef for chicken?
I don't see why not. Let us know how it turns out!
This is an incredible giveaway…thanks for the opportunity to win!
Good Luck, Kay!