Description
Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup is a delightful dish that warms both the heart and the soul. This savory soup features tender pinto beans, seasoned ground beef, and zesty green chilies, creating a rich and satisfying meal perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings. With its robust flavors and nutritious ingredients, this soup works well as a main course or an accompaniment to your favorite sides. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it is also customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it ideal for weeknight meals or impressing guests at dinner parties. Enjoy a comforting bowl of this hearty soup tonight!
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
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin (if using), smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Combine pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chilies, and beef broth. Mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; mash some beans against the pot for thickness if desired.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg