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Quick Tuna and Pinto Bean Stew

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Difficulty 2/5

Quick Tuna and Pinto Bean Stew — a hearty, pantry-friendly meal with tuna, pinto beans, green beans, and tomato base in 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 can tomato soup (10 oz)
  • 1 can pinto beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can cut green beans (14.5 oz), drained
  • 1 can canned tuna (5 oz), drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  2. Add tomato soup and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Stir in pinto beans and drained green beans.
  4. Season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Cover and simmer 5 minutes to heat beans through and meld flavors.
  6. Flake tuna with a fork and gently fold into the stew.
  7. Simmer 2–3 more minutes to warm the tuna without breaking it up too much.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or rice.

Why this recipe works

Search intent: ingredient-led recipe

Simple, protein-packed tuna and pinto bean stew you can make in minutes. Uses pantry staples for a comforting, easy meal.

Can I make this with different beans? Yes. The recipe uses common pantry ingredients and cooks in about 25 minutes total.
How do I keep tuna from getting too dry? Stir in tuna at the end to keep it flaky and tender. Do not overcook after adding tuna.

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