Mexican Pinto Bean Chili

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Mexican Pinto Bean Chili 🌶️🍲

“OMG, just like what mom used to make but had lost the recipe for ages! Made it for a family dinner and now I’m hooked to make it every weekend. Curiosity piqued? Dive in, you won’t regret it!”

This Mexican Pinto Bean Chili is rich, hearty, and bursting with flavor, thanks to slow-simmered pinto beans, ground beef, and warming spices. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs beautifully with Chili Cheese Quesadillas for the ultimate comfort meal.

Ingredients

✔️ 1 lb dried pinto beans
✔️ 2 lbs ground beef
✔️ 1 medium onion, chopped
✔️ 3 celery ribs, chopped
✔️ 3 tbsp flour
✔️ 4 cups water
✔️ 2 tbsp chili powder
✔️ 2 tbsp ground cumin
✔️ ½ tsp sugar
✔️ 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
✔️ 2 tsp cider vinegar
✔️ 1 ½ tsp salt

For the Chili Cheese Quesadillas:
✔️ 12 flour tortillas
✔️ 1 can chopped green chiles
✔️ 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
✔️ Oil, for cooking

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Pinto Beans

🥘 Boil dried pinto beans in a large pot for 2 minutes.
⏳ Remove from heat and let them stand for 1 hour.
💦 Drain and rinse thoroughly.

2️⃣ Cook the Beef & Veggies

🔥 In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat with chopped onion and celery until the meat is cooked through.
🥄 Sprinkle flour over the beef and mix well.

3️⃣ Simmer the Chili

💧 Gradually stir in water until well combined.
🫘 Add pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, and sugar.
🍲 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
🛑 After 1.5 hours, stir in crushed tomatoes, cider vinegar, and salt, heating through.

4️⃣ Make the Chili Cheese Quesadillas

🌮 Spread chopped green chiles on one half of each tortilla.
🧀 Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chiles.
🔄 Fold the tortillas in half and cook in a lightly oiled pan until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Serving Suggestions

🔥 Top the chili with:

  • 🌽 Corn
  • 🧅 Red onion
  • 🌶️ Jalapeños
  • 🍃 Fresh cilantro
  • 🥄 Sour cream

🍽️ Serve the quesadillas on the side and dip them into the chili for an extra cheesy bite!

This Mexican Pinto Bean Chili is a must-try comfort dish—bold, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying! 😋🔥

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