- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Add the onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, broth, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
- Let soup simmer for 20 minutes.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with optional toppings of juiced lime wedges, shredded cheddar, avocado, sour cream, and green onions.