Description
Warm and inviting, Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This hearty recipe combines ground beef with creamy pinto beans and zesty green chiles, creating a comforting meal that’s packed with bold flavors. With minimal preparation, just set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Whether served with cornbread, over rice, or alongside crispy tortilla chips, this dish offers versatile serving options that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced green chiles, and beef broth.
- Season to taste with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg