Tex Mex Beef and Beans for a Potluck Dinner
Spice up your next gathering with this crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex Beef and Beans recipe, the perfect dish to bring to a potluck dinner. Bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, this hearty one-pot meal combines savory ground beef, robust canned beans, sweet corn, and a medley of aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes and green chilies, it delivers a warm, comforting kick that's sure to satisfy. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish can be served straight from a Dutch oven or slow cooker to keep it warm for sharing. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and pair with crunchy tortilla chips for a festive, customizable feast that’s as fun to eat as it is flavorful. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe guarantees to make you the star of any potluck!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 14.5-ounce cans Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 15-ounce cans Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can Canned corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 bag Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Mix well to combine.
Add the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to evenly incorporate the spices.
Lower the heat to medium and allow the mixture to simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the dish and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt or spices to your preference.
Once cooked, transfer the Tex-Mex beef and beans to a slow cooker or large serving dish to keep warm for the potluck.
Serve warm with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1186 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 941 mg | 20% | |
*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.
