Best 8 Pinto Bean Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

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Pinto bean ground beef casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple, affordable ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The casserole is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, spices, or cheese. Or, you can make it vegetarian by omitting the ground beef. No matter how you make it, pinto bean ground beef casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEF AND BEAN TACO CASSEROLE



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Food Network Kitchens nicknamed this the "broken enchilada" casserole because the soft layer of cooked tortilla chips on the bottom reminded us of enchiladas. But this dish is much easier to make!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for greasing dish
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, strained and rinsed
2 cups jarred tomato salsa, plus more for serving
6 cups yellow corn tortilla chips (about 5 ounces), plus more for serving
3 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey jack blend
3 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey jack blend
1 cup sour cream, stirred well for easy dolloping
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 avocado, diced
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the beef and sprinkle with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes more. Add the beans, salsa and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer; cook until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. (This beef-and-bean mixture can be made up to a day ahead of time.)
  • Lay half the tortilla chips on the bottom of the oiled casserole dish. Spread half the meat mixture on top. Sprinkle half the cheese blend over the meat. Repeat with the remaining chips, meat and cheese. Bake uncovered until the cheese melts and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pickled jalapenos if desired. Serve with more salsa and tortilla chips on the side.

WEEKNIGHT BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven set over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the fat from the meat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, pinto beans, tomato sauce, and tomato and remove the pan from the heat. Top with the cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, egg, and buttermilk. Pour the mixture on top of the meat mixture.
  • Bake until the cornbread topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot.

MEXICAN BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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Add something spicy to your family's Mexican cuisine night. Enjoy this ground beef casserole packed with pinto beans and salsa - a cheesy meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) pinto beans
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup mild chunky-style salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375°.
  • Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.
  • Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg

PINTO BEAN CASSEROLE



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-Sherry Lee, Shelby, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) tortilla chips
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Crush tortilla chips and sprinkle into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Pour over chips. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MAMMAK'S PINTO BEANS WITH GROUND BEEF



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My mother made this recipe for pinto beans with ground beef for us as kids and I have used it many times in feeding my 4 boys. When the space shuttle fell, our small town filled up overnight with searchers for the space shuttle debris, and this is one of the recipes that I used to help feed the masses. It was a hit every time. We served it with cornbread and a side salad for a complete meal or over a bed of rice. My mom would top off a bowl of this with homemade sweet salsa. Yum!

Provided by mammak

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 11h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds dry pinto beans
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (10 ounce) package frozen bell pepper, celery, and onion blend (such as Pictsweet® Farms Seasoning Blend)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
3 tablespoons real bacon bits
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 cups water to cover

Steps:

  • Place pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with vegetable blend and onion until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Combine the beef mixture and pinto beans in a large pot. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, bacon bits, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Add enough water to cover. Simmer until beans are tender, adding more water as needed, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 16.1 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1453.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

PINTO BEAN & GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Pinto Bean & Ground Beef Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PollyB

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces cooked ultra lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
24 ounces cooked pinto beans, canned to save time
15 ounces stewed tomatoes, canned
6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup self-rising cornmeal, plus
2 teaspoons self-rising cornmeal
1 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Saute beef, onion, and pepper.
  • Place in a sprayed casserole dish.
  • Layer next 3 ingredients.
  • Mix milk and corn meal together.
  • Pour on top of other ingredients.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

BEEF AND BEAN MACARONI



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"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since my husband, son and brother enjoy hunting, our freezer is stocked with venison, which I sometimes use in place of the ground beef."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Crushed red pepper flakes and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. Stir in the beef, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper., Spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PINTO BEAN CASSEROLE



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Whether you call them pinto beans, brown beans, or soup beans, this is an easily prepared, one dish meal that your entire family will love! My daughter wouldn't eat pinto beans, but loved this dish. For a dish with a zestier taste, try pinto beans with chili or jalapeno flavors!

Provided by Appalachia Momma

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb extra lean ground beef
30 ounces canned pinto beans
15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned, drained
15 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
15 ounces cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1/4 cup self-rising flour
1 1/4 cups skim milk

Steps:

  • Saute beef and onion together, drain well.
  • Combine beef, onion,beans, tomatoes, corn, cheese, and cream of chicken.
  • Stir well and then place into a large baking dish.
  • Mix milk and corn meal together (make sure batter isn't too thin) and spread on top of ingredients.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30 or minutes until golden brown.

Tips:

  • Soak the pinto beans overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Season the casserole well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and chili powder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other types of beans, meat, or vegetables to the casserole.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of cornbread, rice, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Pinto bean and ground beef casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover pinto beans and ground beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy.

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