Pinto Bean & Ground Beef Casserole

Submitted by PollyB

"A great way to get fiber into your eating plan."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 170.09 g cooked ultra lean ground beef
• 118.29 ml chopped onion
• 118.29 ml chopped green bell pepper
• 680.38 g cooked pinto beans, canned to save time
• 425.24 g stewed tomatoes, canned
• 170.09 g part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 236.59 ml self-rising cornmeal, plus
• 9.85 ml self-rising cornmeal
• 236.59 ml skim milk

directions

1. Saute beef, onion, and pepper.
2. Place in a sprayed casserole dish.
3. Layer next 3 ingredients.
4. Mix milk and corn meal together.
5. Pour on top of other ingredients.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Reviews

[Southern Lady]

This was really good - btoh DH and I had seconds. It reminds me of a recipe my dad used to make 50 years ago. The only change I made was I used a Mexi-blend cheese, drained and washed the canned pintos (I find it cuts back on gas) and added 6 dashes of hot sauce and 1 tsp of salt to meat mixture. This recipe feeds 6 easily. Will add this little gem to my rotation list. Thanks, Polly

 

[whtbxrmom]

I don't eat beef, but I made this for my family. I followed the recipe exactly and they gave it 3 stars. They said it was good but didn't have as much flavor as they would have liked. Next time I may use Rotel instead of stewed tomatoes. Once they doctored up, they liked it much butter. They used hot sauce, salsa, sour cream, additional shredded cheese to give it some additional flavor. They would give it an additional star with the additions. Reading the other reviews, it seems like everyone made additions or changes to fit their tastes. I would use this as a great base recipe, then personalize it and make it your own.

 

[gcobb3]

The only reason we didn't give this 5 stars is b/c my husband said pinto beans are not on the same list as filet mignon and lobster! We really enjoyed this recipe. My husband added Texas Pete hot sauce on his and I added a few spring onions to mine. I also added a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on top right out of the oven.

 

[Crystal C]

This was absolutely wonderful! My family has a bad habit if "forgetting" things like pintos are even in the fridge, so this was the perfect solution. It came out great and my toddler loved it. My hubby said I had better not forget how to make this! The only difference was I had American cheese only and fresh tomatoes that I diced up. It was delish and I'm making it for my grandparents and mom this weekend! Thanks!

 

[PrincessMeri]

I sautued the beef with t each of chipotle, black pepper, & garlic (I didn't have onion or green pepper) I didn't have stewed tomato, but I blended diced tomatoes. I only used 16 oz. beans, which was plenty. I used a large casserole dish & added 50% more cornmeal topping. It was easy, delicious, nutritious, filling & economical!