This recipe is a continuation of this Pinto Bean Recipe.


What you will need:

4-5 cups of cooked pinto beans from the above recipe
1-1.5 pounds of ground beef
1 can of Rotel
1 small onion
1 tsp of minced garlic
1/4 cup of taco sauce ( we used Taco Bell HOT sauce purchased at the store). Note this is not salsa but more of a vinegar and tomato based sauce much like tabasco.

 Seasoning for beef
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tsp salt

 What to do:
1. Brown ground beef until cooked evenly
2. Add in diced onions and garlic until they are translucent
3. Add in all the seasonings for the beef with 1/4 cup of water and mix it through making sure to coat the beef with the seasonings.
4. Transfer the beef and onion mixture to a soup pot and add in rotel, beans and taco sauce.
5. Let simmer on low, stirring often for at least an hour.
6. Serve with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, more taco sauce and tortilla strips or chips.