Crock Pot Ground Beef and Beans
Warm, hearty, and packed with robust flavors, this Crock Pot Ground Beef and Beans recipe is the ultimate slow-cooker comfort food. Featuring tender ground beef, three types of protein-packed beans (kidney, black, and pinto), and a rich, savory base of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, this dish is infused with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a satisfying kick. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a leisurely 6-8 hours in the slow cooker, this one-pot wonder is a no-fuss dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it piping hot with optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or green onions for a customizable meal that will please the whole family. Ideal for chili lovers, hearty stews, and make-ahead crock pot dinners, this recipe is a must-try for your comfort food repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup water
- optional toppings (sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, etc.)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Transfer the cooked ground beef and onions to the crock pot.
Drain and rinse the kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans. Add them to the crock pot along with the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and tomato sauce.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Pour in the water to ensure the mixture has enough liquid to stay moist during cooking. Stir gently.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Once the cooking time is complete, give the mixture a good stir, taste, and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve hot in bowls and top with optional toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1183 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
