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Classic Pinto Beans with Hamburger Meat

Hearty and flavorful pinto beans and ground beef recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any day of the week. Made with tender pinto beans, seasoned ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish is packed with protein, fiber, and a ton of bold flavors.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 546kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

For the Beans

  • 1 lb bag Dried pinto beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 1 chopped yellow or white onion diced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1 14.5 can stewed tomatoes
  • 5-6 cups water or stock (low sodium) make sure beans are covered.
  • ¼ cup haitian epis seasoning optional
  • Bay leaf
  • Salt Pork

For the Spice Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoons of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

For the Spices

  • Mix the dry spices together in a small bowl. Set aside.

For the Beans

  • Soak the beans overnight in water.
  • Heat a large stock pot or dutch oven on medium heat. Add olive oil and then Brown beef for 3-5 minutes getting rid of any pinkness. Add about a ⅓ of the seasoning as you brown. Remove the beans and drain on a paper towel-lined bowl of plate.
  • Add the diced onions to the pan and saute in the rendered fat for 2-3 minutes. Add more oil if needed.
  • Add the bell peppers and garlic plus a ½ of the remaining seasoning mix. Saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the salt pork and cook just long enough for it to release flavor about 1 minute.
  • Add remaining spices, beans, and mix well.
  • Add tomatoes, cooked ground beef, bay leaves, and water. Mix well then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 3-5 hours depending on preferred consistency.

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Nutrition

Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1084mg | Potassium: 1278mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 6mg
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