MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef
MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef brings together tender beans and juicy ground beef in a richly seasoned broth with Creole spices, tomatoes, and aromatics. It’s comforting and robust with gentle heat, smoky notes from bacon, and a savory depth that tastes even better as it sits. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pinto beans in a large container, cover them with several inches of cool water, and let them soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef with the vegetable blend and the onion until the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes, then drain and discard the grease.
- 3
Combine the beef mixture and the pinto beans in a large pot. Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, bacon bits, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Add enough water to cover, then simmer until the beans are tender, adding more water as needed, 3 to 4 hours.
- Calories 301.33 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 19.12 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 25.86 g 9%
- Total Fat 14.57 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.93 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.09 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 667.28 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 8.93 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 7.63 g --
- Added Sugars 3.98 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 65.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 412.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 7.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
MammaK's Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef is made with 16 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Creole Seasoning. Each serving provides about 301.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Creole Seasoning, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 301.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef healthy?
- MammaK’s Hearty Pinto Beans and Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 301.33 calories and 19.12 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 667.28 mg (29% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.93 g (30% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.98 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, 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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