Hearty Red Beans with Rice
Hearty Red Beans with Rice brings together tender kidney beans, seasoned ground beef, and fluffy rice in a tangy picante sauce, balanced by warm paprika and chili notes. Melted sharp Cheddar adds richness and a creamy finish. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Red Beans with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the rice as directed on the package.
- 2
Put the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbly.
- 3
Drain well and move the meat to a large pot over low heat.
- 4
Add the rice, beans, picante sauce, paprika, chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir well and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cheese and let it simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Calories 655.19 kcal High 33%
- Protein 56.59 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 39.84 g 14%
- Total Fat 32.31 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 18.35 g High 92%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 139.72 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1519.16 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 14.89 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 6.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 677.71 mg Good Source 52%
- Iron 6.39 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 646.22 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 61.02 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.67 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.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Hearty Red Beans with Rice is made with 8 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Kidney Beans, Lean Ground Beef, and Long Grain Rice. Each serving provides about 655.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Red Beans with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Kidney Beans, Lean Ground Beef, Long-Grain Rice, Paprika. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Red Beans with Rice?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 655.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Red Beans with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Red Beans with Rice healthy?
- Hearty Red Beans with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 655.19 calories and 56.59 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1519.16 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.35 g (92% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, 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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