Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder
Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder brings tender pinto beans together with seasoned ground beef and tomato puree for a thick, cozy bowl with gentle chili warmth. It tastes rich and comforting, with a subtle smokiness from chili powder and a pleasant, meaty depth. Serve it on chilly evenings or for a nostalgic lunch with cornbread or crackers.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then cook until the beans are nearly tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
- 2
While the beans cook, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is tender and the meat is browned.
- 3
Drain off the excess grease, then stir in the tomato puree, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and bread crumbs.
- 4
Stir this mixture into the pot with the beans, adding more water if needed to reach your preferred thickness. Taste and adjust the seasonings if you like before serving.
- Calories 217.75 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 9.53 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 28.42 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.96 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.04 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.85 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 247.53 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 7.39 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 12.46 g --
- Added Sugars 10.28 g High 21%
- Calcium 19.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 190.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.79 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 3 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 217.75 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, Minced Garlic, Pinto Beans. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder?
- About 3 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder healthy?
- Hearty Pinto Bean Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 217.75 calories and 9.53 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 247.53 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.04 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.28 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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