Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings

Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    4 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    12 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    711

Transform humble pinto beans into a rich and flavorful fiesta in a pot! Slow-simmered with smoky bacon, aromatic spices, and zesty tomatoes, these beans are a comforting and deeply satisfying dish that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect as a hearty side or a flavorful vegetarian main course.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    41 g
  • Cholesterol
    10 mg
  • Fiber
    14 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    510 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight (at least 8 hours).

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Recipe View Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover.

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Recipe View Add tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.

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Recipe View Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.

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Recipe View Stir in cilantro and salt. Simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

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Recipe View Serve and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a jalapeño pepper (minced) along with the onion. Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
For 'borracho' beans, add 1/2 can of your favorite Mexican beer (like a dark lager or amber ale) along with the tomatoes. The beer will add a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor.
These beans are even better the next day! The flavors meld together beautifully as they sit. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Taste and adjust seasonings throughout the cooking process. Don't be afraid to add more chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, or salt to achieve your desired flavor profile.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 237 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Gerald Leannon

    These beans are fantastic! The bacon adds a wonderful smoky flavor.

  • Frank Rosenbaum

    So easy to make, and the aroma while they simmer is heavenly.

  • Lilly Predovic

    I added a jalapeño for extra heat, and it was perfect!

  • Moises Considine

    My family loved these! Will definitely be making them again.

  • Dorcas Howe

    I used vegetable broth instead of water to make them vegetarian, and they were still delicious.

  • Laurel Romaguera

    I made a big batch and froze half for later – they freeze beautifully!

  • Abagail Beier

    I let mine simmer for 4 hours, and they were melt-in-your-mouth tender.

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