Pinto Beans and Ground Beef With Rice

Name: Pinto Beans and Ground Beef With Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound 80 to 85 percent lean ground beef; 1 cup diced onions; 1/2 cup diced carrots; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced red, orange, or yellow bell pepper; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with liquid); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (4-ounce) can mild chopped green chiles (not drained); 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon spicy chili powder blend; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, or ancho, optional; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, or brown rice

A hearty pinto bean and ground beef dish serves as a satisfying meal, perfect with or without rice, and complemented by cornbread or biscuits.

⭐ 4.5 (44 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 35 minTotal: 55 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Prepare 1 1/2 cups of rice according to package directions; fluff and keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and carrot; cook until beef is no longer pink, breaking it up and draining drippings.
Stir in bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, green chiles, pinto beans, and seasonings.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve the beans with the prepared rice, a green salad, and cornbread.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 755 kcal

Carbohydrate: 81 g

Cholesterol: 101 mg

Fiber: 7 g

Protein: 51 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Sodium: 1029 mg

Sugar: 11 g

Fat: 26 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g