Pinto Bean and Beef Stew

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This savory pinto bean and ground beef stew is perfect for cilantro lovers. The combination of Mexican spices makes this a quick family favorite. Serve with cornbread.

Submitted by Angela Naumann
Published on July 5, 2014
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Spike® seasoning)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon dried cilantro

  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup water, or more as needed

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • ½ cup diced green onions

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

  1. Place pinto beans into a pot and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Drain beans and add fresh water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until beans are soft, 40 to 45 minutes.

  3. While beans are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with seasoned salt in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, translucent, and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes more. Add cumin, dried cilantro, and Mexican oregano and saute for 1 minute more.

  5. Drain beans. Mix with browned beef, onion mixture, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, 1 cup water, and tomato paste in a heavy stockpot. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, adding more water as needed to achieve desired consistency for the stew.

  6. Add green onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve hot.

Cook's Notes:

Could be made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker with slight modifications.

Soak pinto beans overnight according to individual package instructions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
13g Fat
30g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 1134mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 882mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.