Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef – A Hearty, Flavorful Comfort Dish 🌶️🍖

Looking for a cozy, easy-to-make dish that’s packed with flavor? This Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef recipe is your answer! With tender pinto beans, spicy green chiles, and savory beef, this dish is perfect for a chilly evening or as a hearty meal that can feed a crowd. Plus, the slow cooker does most of the work, so you can enjoy a delicious, comforting meal without much effort!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Effortless Cooking: Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy your day!
• Loaded with Flavor: The combination of beef, green chiles, and pinto beans makes for a perfectly balanced, spicy, and savory dish.
• Versatile: Serve it as a main dish, in tacos, or as a filling for burritos and nachos!

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles (mild or hot, depending on your preference)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth (or water)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning the beef)
• Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:

1. 🍳 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 🍖 Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
3. 🧅 Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until softened.

2. Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker:

1. 🥄 Transfer the browned beef, onion, and garlic mixture into the slow cooker.
2. 🫘 Add the rinsed pinto beans, diced green chiles, diced tomatoes, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
3. 🌶️ Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. 🍃 Optionally, add a bay leaf for extra flavor.

3. Cook in the Slow Cooker:

1. 🕑 Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
2. 🍲 After cooking, remove the bay leaf (if used) and give the mixture a final stir. The beef should be tender, and the flavors well combined.

4. Serve and Enjoy:

1. 🍽️ Ladle the Pinto Beans, Green Chile, and Beef into bowls.
2. 🌿 Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for a burst of color and freshness.

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