Mexican Bean & Green Chile Ground Beef Stew

A warm, rustic dish of simmered pinto beans, seasoned ground beef, fire-roasted green chiles, and sautéed onions — perfect with a warm tortilla on the side.

📝 Ingredients:

For the Beans:

2 cups dried pinto beans (or 4 cups cooked)

Water for boiling

1 bay leaf

Salt to taste

For the Stew:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 medium onion, diced

3/4 cup roasted Hatch green chiles (or canned, diced)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp oregano

Salt & pepper to taste