Description
Enjoy a flavorful bowl of Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup that’s hearty and satisfying. Try it today for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans, 15 oz each)
- 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 if needed.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, diced green chiles, and beef broth into the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer covered for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For a thicker consistency, mash some beans against the pot.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added spice, consider incorporating jalapeños during cooking. Substitute ground turkey or lamb for ground beef if preferred. To make this soup vegetarian-friendly, omit meat and use vegetable broth while adding more beans or vegetables.