Green Chili Stew With Pinto Beans

Here’s a hearty, flavorful Green Chili Stew with Pinto Beans — perfect if you want something filling, slightly smoky, and comforting.

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🌶️ Green Chili Stew with Pinto Beans

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 can, drained & rinsed)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2–3 roasted green chiles (such as Hatch chile or Anaheim), chopped

• 1 medium potato, diced

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Juice of ½ lime

• Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

2. Add spices & chiles
   Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chopped green chiles. Cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.

3. Simmer
   Add diced potato, pinto beans, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

4. Finish
   Lightly mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the stew. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

5. Serve
   Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas or crusty bread.

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🥄 Optional Add-Ins

• Diced tomatoes (for a more tomato-forward base)

• Shredded chicken or pork for extra protein

• A spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Diced avocado on top

If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker or Instant Pot version.