In the realm of hearty and comforting meals, few dishes satisfy the soul quite like a warm and savory combination of beef and beans. This classic culinary pairing has been a staple in various cuisines around the world for centuries, and for good reason. The robust flavors of beef, the tender texture of beans, and the symphony of spices and aromas create a symphony of flavors that is both satisfying and nourishing. Whether you prefer slow-cooked stews simmering on the stove, quick-fix one-pot meals, or zesty chili bubbling away, this article will guide you through a culinary adventure to discover the best hearty beef and beans recipe that suits your taste buds and cooking style. From traditional family favorites to innovative fusion dishes, get ready to indulge in a world of beef and bean culinary delights.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
HEARTY BEEF & BEAN CHILI
The slow cooker makes this chili ideal for entertaining. A few minutes of prep and then it cooks away while you can attend to other party details. Your guests will really enjoy this nicely seasoned hearty dish.-Jan Wagner-Cuda, Deer Park, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h25m
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
HEARTY BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE
"As a new wife and homemaker, I wanted to please my husband, so I created this dish from some of his favorite foods," recalls Sandi White of Indianapolis, Indiana. "It was a hit then...and 42 years later, it still is."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the beans, cracker crumbs, ketchup, brown sugar, onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, salt and pepper; add beef., Pour into an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Top with cheese; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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HEARTY BEANS WITH BEEF
My husband raved about this sweet bean dish after tasting it at a party, so I knew I had to get the recipe. It's perfect for get-togethers because you can mix it up a day early and toss it in the slow cooker a few hours before your guests arrive. -Jan Biehl, Leesburg, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
HEARTY BEEF & BEAN SOUP
I love cooking, and often share my soups with my co-workers-and they're happy I do. This one is perfect for late summer, because it has a lot of zippy flavor but isn't as heavy as chili. I use my homegrown cayenne peppers in the recipe. -Lori Steiner, Maquoketa, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Drain., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
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HEARTY BEEF AND TWO-BEAN CHILI
Ready to serve in under an hour, this tasty chili with black beans and red kidney beans in a flavorful spicy sauce makes a hearty meal on a chilly day.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until ground beef is browned and vegetables are starting to become tender. If desired, drain off fat.
- Stir black beans, red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper into pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream and cheese.
- [Cleaning tip: Once the stove top is cool, wipe up any oil splatters or spills with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes*.]
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1285 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
HEALTHY, HEARTY BEEF AND GARBANZO SOUP
What began as a "use what's in the pantry" became a family favorite. Garbanzo beans, ground beef, diced tomatoes and niblets corn combine with zesty spices for a satisfying winter dish that can also be slightly modified to make a tasty dip.
Provided by CN47165
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Chop green onions, using all of the white parts, and some of the green for color. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, along with the onions and garlic, until cooked through, drain off any drippings. Add garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, to the skillet, along with the diced tomatoes and corn, and the rest of the ingredients. Stir and cook over medium heat until simmering. Pour into a covered casserole, and cook in the oven for approximately 40 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and tortilla chips for a hearty soup. Or, mix in an additional 1 cup shredded cheese for in addition to the garnish for a flavorful appetizer dip for a crowd.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 563.7, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 22.5
HEARTY BEANS AND RICE
Filling, fast-fixing and fabulous flavor make this hefty dish sure to become a family favorite. -Barbara Musgrove, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY BEAN SOUP
Classic bean soup recipe. Can be made Italian by adding 3 tablespoons pesto and 1 cup cooked pasta to the finished soup. Can be made Mexican by using black beans, adding 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons cumin when tomato paste is added. Can be made chunky by adding diced carrot, potato and shredded cabbage to the veggie list.
Provided by marci rogers
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 10h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour water over navy beans in a large container to cover by several inches; soak 8 hours to overnight.
- Combine soaked beans, chicken broth, water, onion, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until beans are almost tender, about 1 hour.
- Stir tomato paste and sea salt into bean mixture; simmer soup another 45 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Ladle about half the soup into a large bowl; pour soup into a blender, working in batches, filling blender no more than half full. Hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth. Pour pureed soup into pot with unblended soup; stir in parsley and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 476.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
GROUND BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS
A delicious mix of ground beef, chorizo, beans, and vegetables in a hearty tomato base. I entered it in a chili cook-off and it won!
Provided by Marla L
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Pork Chili Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes into a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to the stockpot.
- Cook and stir chorizo in the same hot skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer chorizo to the stockpot.
- Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic until very well cooked and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and cook for about 3 minutes more. Transfer onions to the stockpot with lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans into the pot.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and lightly saute bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add to the stockpot.
- Add corn to the stockpot and season with additional salt and pepper. Add hot sauce to taste and simmer for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2477.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast or brisket are good options for stews, while flank steak or skirt steak are better for stir-fries or fajitas.
- Brown the beef before cooking: This will help to develop the flavor and create a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Use a variety of beans: Different beans have different flavors and textures, so using a variety will add interest and depth to your dish.
- Add vegetables to your stew or chili: Vegetables will add flavor, nutrients, and color to your dish.
- Season your dish to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are good starting points, but you can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
- Let your dish simmer for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Beef and beans are a classic combination that can be used in a variety of dishes, from stews and chilis to tacos and burritos. By following the tips above, you can create delicious and satisfying beef and bean dishes that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give one of these beef and bean recipes a try!
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