Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup! This hearty dish combines the rich flavors of ground beef, creamy pinto beans, and zesty green chiles, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can whip up a nutritious meal that everyone will love. This soup is not only quick to prepare but also has the added benefit of tasting even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep. Whether you serve it with crusty bread or a simple salad on the side, this savory soup is sure to become a family favorite that warms hearts and fills bellies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth
- Chili powder
- Cumin (optional)
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion; sauté until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chilies, and beef broth; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; for creaminess, mash some beans against the pot.
- Serve hot with garnishes like chopped cilantro or lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg