Hearty Pinto Bean, Green Chile & Beef Soup

Hearty Pinto Bean, Green Chile & Beef Soup — Full Recipe

Ingredients (serves about 4–6)

• 1 lb (≈ 450 g) ground beef — or you can use diced beef stew meat if you prefer chunks. tinsuf.com+1

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or neutral cooking oil) tinsuf.com

• 1 medium onion, chopped tinsuf.com+1

• 3 cloves garlic, minced tinsuf.com

• 1 (4 oz) can diced mild green chiles (drained) — or more if you like heat. tinsuf.com+1

• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (or about 2–3 cups cooked pinto beans) tinsuf.com+1

• 1 (14–15 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained) — optional but adds acidity and depth. tinsuf.com+1

• ~3 cups beef broth (or more, depending on how “soupy” you like it) tinsuf.com+1

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin tinsuf.com+1

• ½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste) tinsuf.com

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional) 976-tuna.com+1

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional garnish / toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips or warm corn tortillas for serving

‍ Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics

   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

   • Add chopped onion and sauté until softened (about 4–5 minutes). Then add minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

2. Brown the beef

   • Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it up with a spoon or spatula and cook until it’s fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Season & combine

   • Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano (if using). Season lightly with salt and pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and aromatics.

4. Add beans, chiles & tomatoes

   • Add the drained pinto beans, diced green chiles, and diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the pot. Stir to combine everything.

5. Pour in broth & simmer

   • Pour in the beef broth (start with 3 cups; add more if you like a thinner soup). Bring to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low/medium-low.

   • Let the soup simmer for about 25–30 minutes, uncovered or partially covered, to allow flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.

6. Final taste & adjust

   • Taste and adjust seasoning — add more salt, pepper, or chili powder if you prefer more heat. If the soup is too thick for your liking, stir in a splash of extra broth or water.

7. Serve warm

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