Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup
Pinto Beans Green Chile And Beef Soup is a comforting and delicious dish that brings warmth to any chilly day. This easy-to-prepare soup combines tender ground beef with nutritious pinto beans and zesty green chilies, creating a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. With its rich spices and customizable toppings, this soup is sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- 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
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to season the mixture.
- Add in the pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chilies, and beef broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; mash a few beans if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro or lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg