One Pot Mexican Beef and Beans is one of those recipes that has been in my family for generations. For my español-speaking friends, this is the Mexican classic Frijoles con Carne Molida. My mom made it. My grandma made it. Today, when I’m in a pinch and haven’t planned dinner because my Little Red refused to leave his friend’s house, this is what I make. On the table in 30 minutes.. Whoot! Whoot!
This One Pot Mexican Beef and Beans has everything in it. Add some healthy veggies, and it’s a complete meal. It’s absolutely perfect for busy weeknights and my go-to on many, many nights. One skillet also means less clean up. Yay! My hubs usually washes the dishes in our family, but we have to keep his hands looking purty. 😉
Another yummy meal, try Baked Beans With Bacon.
Knorr Caldo con sabor de Res gives this One Pot Mexican Beef and Beans that extra yum, yum quality. I put in one cube in, then just let the juices simmer together. What comes out is riquísimo. I topped it with cheddar cheese… Somewhere there’s a Mexican viejita (or old lady) rolling her eyes at me, but my Little Red is not the easiest person to feed. Add a little cheese to the plate, and I have a good chance that he’ll eat it and ask for seconds with a big smile on his face saying “QUESO!” 😀 Hope you enjoy.
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One Pot Mexican Beef and Beans
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 can of pinto beans drained
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ small onion diced
- 4 to matoes finely diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño finely diced
- 1 Knorr Caldo con sabor de Res bouillon cube
- 2 garlic cloves diced
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups water
- 1-2 laurel leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Cilantro optional
- Cheddar Cheese shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add tomato, green pepper, a pinch of salt and pepper, and jalapeño.
- Cook for 1 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from pan. Set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan.
- Return flame to medium heat.
- Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Break up the meat with your spatula. Cook until no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add pinto beans, tomato and pepper mixture, garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, Knorr bouillon, water, and laurel leaves.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Top with cilantro and cheese, if using.
- Serve with tortillas.
- Enjoy.
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Wow, I am drooling over the pictures! I love throwing everything in one pot!
One pot and done. Love that!
This Mexican recipe looks wonderful and something I know I’d love! I can’t wait to try it, thank you for sharing!
This recipe is a keeper. Enjoy!
Looks Amazing!! Cant wait to make some!
You’re going to love it.
Yum! Super easy dish – sounds tasty!
So easy. So tasty. 🙂
Great recipe! I love anything you can throw in one pot and this looks so yummy!
Me too. I love one pot meals.
I am all about Mexican and one pot!
That makes two of us. 🙂
I love one pot meals. Thanks for sharing this. It looks amazing.
Thank you!
I grew up eating something very similar to this on weeknight dinners! It’s pure good comfort food : )
Big time comfort food. 🙂
This sounds like a great dinner! I love easy one pot meals like this!
I’m a big ONE POT fan. Hope you give this one a try.
Love these simple and satisfying meals!
Me too. Perfect for weeknight meals.
I love easy meals like this – Mexican food always seems to be an amazing one pot meal! Great recipe!
Thank you! 🙂
Great recipe and much healthier than rice. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment.