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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef

A hearty and flavorful dish perfect for busy days, thisSlow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beefrecipe is packed with tender beans, seasoned ground beef, and zesty green chilies. With minimal prep and a long simmer in the slow cooker, it’s a comforting meal that pairs wonderfully with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips.

Ingredients

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  • Main Ingredients:1lb ground beef1medium onion, diced4 cupscooked pinto beans (or 2 cans,15 ozeach, drained and rinsed)1can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)1can (4 oz) diced green chilies2 cupsbeef brothSeasonings:1 teaspoonchili powder1 teaspooncumin½ teaspoonsmoked paprika½ teaspoongarlic powder¼ teaspoonblack pepperSalt, to tasteOptional Garnish:¼ cupfresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1lb ground beef1medium onion, diced4 cupscooked pinto beans (or 2 cans,15 ozeach, drained and rinsed)1can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)1can (4 oz) diced green chilies2 cupsbeef broth
  • 1medium onion, diced4 cupscooked pinto beans (or 2 cans,15 ozeach, drained and rinsed)1can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)1can (4 oz) diced green chilies2 cupsbeef broth
  • 4 cupscooked pinto beans (or 2 cans,15 ozeach, drained and rinsed)1can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)1can (4 oz) diced green chilies2 cupsbeef broth
  • 1can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)1can (4 oz) diced green chilies2 cupsbeef broth
  • 1can (4 oz) diced green chilies2 cupsbeef broth
  • 2 cupsbeef broth
  • Seasonings:1 teaspoonchili powder1 teaspooncumin½ teaspoonsmoked paprika½ teaspoongarlic powder¼ teaspoonblack pepperSalt, to tasteOptional Garnish:¼ cupfresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder1 teaspooncumin½ teaspoonsmoked paprika½ teaspoongarlic powder¼ teaspoonblack pepperSalt, to taste
  • 1 teaspooncumin½ teaspoonsmoked paprika½ teaspoongarlic powder¼ teaspoonblack pepperSalt, to taste
  • ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika½ teaspoongarlic powder¼ teaspoonblack pepperSalt, to taste
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder¼ teaspoonblack pepperSalt, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepperSalt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional Garnish:¼ cupfresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cupfresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Prepare the Ingredients:
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.2️⃣Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker:Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add the pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.3️⃣Season and Stir:Stir the ingredients together thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.4️⃣Cook the Dish:Cover the slow cooker and cook onlow for 6–8 hoursorhigh for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.5️⃣Finish and Serve:Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra richness.
  3. 2️⃣Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker:Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add the pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.3️⃣Season and Stir:Stir the ingredients together thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.4️⃣Cook the Dish:Cover the slow cooker and cook onlow for 6–8 hoursorhigh for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.5️⃣Finish and Serve:Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra richness.
  4. Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add the pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. 3️⃣Season and Stir:Stir the ingredients together thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.4️⃣Cook the Dish:Cover the slow cooker and cook onlow for 6–8 hoursorhigh for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.5️⃣Finish and Serve:Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra richness.
  6. Stir the ingredients together thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.4️⃣Cook the Dish:Cover the slow cooker and cook onlow for 6–8 hoursorhigh for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.5️⃣Finish and Serve:Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra richness.
  7. 4️⃣Cook the Dish:
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook onlow for 6–8 hoursorhigh for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.5️⃣Finish and Serve:Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra richness.
  9. 5️⃣Finish and Serve:Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra richness.
  10. Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.
  11. Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. Add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra richness.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by using mild, medium, or hot green chilies and tomatoes.For a vegetarian option, omit the beef and use vegetable broth.
For a vegetarian option, omit the beef and use vegetable broth.

  • Author: Chef Stella