Forktionary

Bean Bacon And Beef Soup Recipe

A quick and flavorful one-pot wonder! This easy recipe uses pantry staples to create a delicious and satisfying bean, bacon, and beef soup perfect for a weeknight meal. Packed with protein and hearty flavor, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preferences. Get ready for a comforting bowl of goodness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 321.7 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Bean Bacon And Beef Soup 92

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bean Bacon And Beef Soup

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • not used in recipe
  • not used in recipe
  • not used in recipe
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 slices diced bacon
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • not used in recipe
  • not used in recipe
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • not used in recipe

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Bean Bacon And Beef Soup? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Bean Bacon And Beef Soup

  1. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, brown the 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic to the pot. Cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the 4 slices of diced bacon, 1 (15-ounce) can of rinsed and drained kidney beans, 1 (15-ounce) can of rinsed and drained pinto beans, 4 cups of beef broth, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more cumin, chili powder, salt, or pepper to your liking.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

24g

Carbs

11g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Beans Beef Easy Dietary Ground Beef Meat 3 Steps Or Less