Beef With Beans Recipe

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1. 1

   Prep ingredients

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the kidney beans if using canned beans. Measure out the remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Brown the beef

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until evenly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to a plate.

3. 3

   Sauté aromatics

   In the same pot, add the onion to the rendered fat. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Season

   Stir in chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes and broth

   Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Add beans and simmer

   Return the browned beef to the pot. Add kidney beans. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.

7. 7

   Finish and serve

   Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot, with rice, tortillas, or crusty bread if desired.