Hearty Pinto Bean Casserole

Name: Hearty Pinto Bean Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '2, sliced for garnish'}; {'ingredient': 'Tortilla chips', 'amount': '2 cups, crushed'}; {'ingredient': 'Shredded cheddar cheese', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Chili powder', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Cumin', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato sauce', 'amount': '1 can (15 oz)'}; {'ingredient': 'Bell pepper', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 medium, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground beef', 'amount': '1 pound'}; {'ingredient': 'Pinto beans', 'amount': '2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed'}

Discover the robust flavors of our Hearty Pinto Bean Casserole. This homey casserole, with its combination of pinto beans and ground beef, enveloped in aromatic spices and topped with a crunchy layer of tortilla chips and melted cheddar cheese, is a comfort food classic that hails from the Southwest of the United States. It's a dish that's sure to win over your family and transport you to the heart of Tex-Mex culinary tradition.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Green onions (2, sliced for garnish)
Tortilla chips (2 cups, crushed)
Shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Chili powder (1 tablespoon)
Cumin (1 teaspoon)
Tomato sauce (1 can (15 oz))
Bell pepper (1, diced)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Onion (1 medium, diced)
Ground beef (1 pound)
Pinto beans (2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain the excess fat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the drained and rinsed pinto beans, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Spread the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with the sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy this hearty Southwest classic!

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 50 minutes • Calories: 600 • Fat: 30g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 1200mg • Sugar: 8g

Hearty Pinto Bean Casserole

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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