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A bowl of kidney beans and ground beef.
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Easy Ground Beef and Kidney Beans Recipe

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Continental
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 369kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed cooking pot
  • cooking spoons

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb ground meat - approximately 450 grams (use ground beef, pork, or a mixture of both)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground sweet or smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 can canned tomatoes - 14.5 oz or 411g (or 4-5 large fresh tomatoes)
  • cup beef stock or water
  • 1 can kidney beans - 15.5 oz can, approximately 440grams (drained and rinsed)
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
    1-2 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 medium-sized onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the ground meat to the pan, and stir to combine. Allow the meat to brown, about 5 minutes.
    1 lb ground meat - approximately 450 grams
  • Season with salt, pepper, cumin; and ground paprika. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon ground sweet or smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Pour in the canned tomatoes and beef stock (or water). Stir well, bring to a simmer, and let cook for 15-20 minutes stirring from time to time, until the sauce thickens.
    1 can canned tomatoes - 14.5 oz or 411g, ⅓ cup beef stock or water
  • Add the kidney beans, stir and cook covered for a further 5 minutes.
    1 can kidney beans - 15.5 oz can, approximately 440grams
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite side dishes
    fresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg