Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef: Easy Comfort Food
A hearty dish that combines slow-cooked pinto beans, green chiles, and beef for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pinto beans, soaked overnight
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can green chiles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine soaked pinto beans, ground beef, green chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, beef broth, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beans are tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or bell peppers.
- This dish pairs well with cornbread or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, Beef