Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup
Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and hearty ingredients. This warm soup features tender pinto beans, zesty green chiles, and savory ground beef, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or meal prep.
- 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 chiles
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 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
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, diced green chiles, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; then reduce heat to low and cover to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. For a thicker soup, mash some beans against the pot's side before stirring them back in.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro or lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg