Description
Pinto Beans, Green Chile and Beef Soup is a hearty, flavorful meal featuring tender ground beef, creamy pinto beans, and mild green chiles in a smoky broth. It’s a cozy, easy-to-make soup perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for lean beef)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add olive oil if needed.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in pinto beans, green chiles, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes.
- If using corn, add it in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Pair with cornbread or warm tortillas.
Notes
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the beef and using veggie broth.
- Adjust the heat level with more or less chili powder or by adding jalapeños.
- Soup tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep.
- Freeze in portions for easy future meals.
