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
2 | dry pinto beans |
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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 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 | |
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| 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. |
Published on Jul 26, 2024 by Luminița