Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef
Warm and inviting, Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or gatherings with family and friends. This hearty meal combines tender ground beef with flavorful pinto beans and zesty green chiles, creating a comforting stew that warms your soul. With minimal prep time, you can set it in your slow cooker and let it develop rich flavors as it cooks. Serve it with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips for a complete meal that everyone will love. Best of all, leftovers are easy to store and reheat, making this dish ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with 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
- Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- In the slow cooker, add the cooked beef mixture along with pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, and spices.
- Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir occasionally if possible; serve hot with your preferred sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg