Wild Bill'S Pinto Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Wild Bill'S Pinto Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. dried pinto beans; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes; 1/3 c. chili powder; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 large red onion, chopped fine; salt to taste; 1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin; 1 Tbsp. coriander; 1 red pepper (optional); 1 green pepper, chopped fine; 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef

Servings: persons

1
Place beans in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water and bring to a boil.
2
Turn heat down and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Return beans to the pan and cover with water by 2 inches.
5
Add all the remaining ingredients except the meat and salt.
6
Bring mixture back to a boil.
7
After the beans have reached boiling, turn the heat down to simmer.
8
Saute meat until browned. Add to the bean mixture.
9
Cook until the beans are soft, stirring occasionally and making sure that the beans have enough water and do not dry out.
10
Cook about 3 to 4 hours.
11
Uncover if the beans get too soupy.
12
Add salt to taste.
13
Garnish with shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese and cilantro.
14
Serve with fresh flour tortillas and your favorite salsa.

886

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. dried pinto beans, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes, 1/3 c. chili powder, 3 large cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Wild Bill'S 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.

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Wild Bill'S Pinto Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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