How to Make MammaK's Pinto Beans with Ground Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a pot of simmering beans with tender, flavorful ground beef. It's a timeless dish that has been passed down through generations, each cook adding their own unique twist to the recipe. MammaK's Pinto Beans with Ground Beef is a classic example of this beloved dish, with a few secret ingredients that make it stand out from the rest.

Using simple, wholesome ingredients, MammaK's recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dry pinto beans
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen bell pepper, celery, and onion blend (such as Pictsweet® Farms Seasoning Blend)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 3 tablespoons real bacon bits
  • 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups water to cover

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

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

    483 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 1454mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1543mg