MammaK's Pinto Beans with Ground Beef

This easy recipe combines a flavorful blend of seasonings, vegetables, pinto beans, and ground beef for hearty results that will please a crowd.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups water to cover
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• 2 pounds dry pinto beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen bell pepper, celery, and onion blend (such as Pictsw
• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with vegetable blend and onion until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 3

Combine the beef mixture and pinto beans in a large pot. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, bacon bits, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Add enough water to cover. Simmer until beans are tender, adding more water as needed, 3 to 4 hours.