Ultimate Homemade Bean Chowder Recipe: The Perfect Comfort Food!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 quarts

Ingredients

  • 2 ½cupsdried pinto beans

  • 3quartswater

  • 1 ½teaspoonschili powder

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt

  • 1poundground beef

  • ½mediumonion, chopped

  • 1teaspoonminced garlic

  • 1 ⅔cupstomato puree

  • 1tablespoonchili powder

  • 1tablespoonsalt

  • 1cupdry bread crumbs

Cooking Directions

  1. Place the beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, and cook until the beans are almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

  2. While the beans are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender and meat is browned. Drain off excess grease, and stir in the tomato puree, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt and bread crumbs. Stir into the pot with the beans, adding more water if needed to achieve your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasonings if you like before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
7%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
23mg
8%
Sodium
1117mg
49%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
13%
Dietary Fiber
10g
35%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
17g
33%
Vitamin C
5mg
6%
Calcium
80mg
6%
Iron
4mg
21%
Potassium
681mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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