Southwest Bean-Pot

Prep: 720 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

A hearty Southwest Bean-Pot featuring tender pinto beans, seasoned ground beef, and bold spices—perfect for a comforting, savory meal with rich flavors that suit casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. cumin powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb. pinto beans
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Soak pinto beans overnight.
  2. Drain the soaked beans.
  3. Simmer the beans with garlic, salt, and salt pork until tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

526 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 36.7g 47% DV
Carbs 41.8g 15% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11401mg 100% DV
Potassium 829mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 39.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 380.5mcg 42% DV
Vitamin C 11.7mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 161.5mg 12% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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