Hearty Pinto Beans with Savory Ground Beef

Indulge in this delightful recipe that combines a rich blend of spices, fresh vegetables, wholesome pinto beans, and savory ground beef, resulting in a hearty meal that is sure to satisfy a crowd.

Ingredients

Ingredients
2	dry pinto beans
1 1⁄2	pounds ground beef
1	(10 ounce) package frozen bell pepper, celery, and onion blend (such as Pictsweet® Farms Seasoning Blend)
1	medium medium onion, chopped
1	(16 ounce) can chicken broth
1	(10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
3	tablespoons real bacon bits
2	tablespoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1	tablespoon minced garlic
3	teaspoons salt
3	teaspoons ground black pepper
1	teaspoon ground cumin
1	teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1	pinch red pepper flakes
4	cups water to cover

Instructions

• Preparation

  1. Place the dry pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Allow them to soak for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef with the vegetable blend and chopped onion until the beef is browned and crumbly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. Combine the beef mixture and soaked pinto beans in a large pot. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chiles, bacon bits, Creole seasoning, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, mustard, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour enough water to cover the ingredients. Simmer until the beans are tender, adding more water if needed, for approximately 3 to 4 hours.

Jul 26, 2024