Pinto Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Pinto Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies; 12 flour tortillas (6 inches); 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3 teaspoons canola oil

Servings: persons

1 pound dried pinto beans
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons canola oil

1
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
2
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally.
3
Meanwhile, for quesadillas, spread about 1 tablespoon of chilies on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese; fold in half. In a large skillet, cook tortillas in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until lightly browned on each side, adding more oil as needed. Cut each in half. Serve with chili.

2296

kcal

Calories

Fat

275

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried pinto beans, 2 pounds ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pinto Bean Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pinto Bean Chili

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