Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) pinto beans
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup thick & chunky mild salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°.
- Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
- Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.
- Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute pinto beans with black beans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg