Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef is the perfect comfort meal for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender ground beef and creamy pinto beans with zesty green chiles, creating a satisfying dish that requires minimal effort. Simply brown your beef, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Whether served over rice, alongside cornbread, or scooped up with tortilla chips, this nutritious meal is sure to please both family and guests alike. Plus, it stores well for easy meal prep throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 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 cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, diced green chiles, beef broth, and spices. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Stir in fresh cilantro before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg