Baja's Best Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Baja's Best Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped white onion; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 large jalapeno chili with seeds, cut lengthwise in half; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 9 1/2 cups water; 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed; 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped white onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large jalapeno chili with seeds, cut lengthwise in half
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
9 1/2 cups water
1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion; saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3
Add garlic, chili, oregano, and cumin; saute 1 minute.
4
Add 9 1/2 cups water and beans.
5
Bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
7
Discard chili.
8
Add sugar and salt to bean mixture.
9
Simmer uncovered over medium heat until beans are tender and almost all liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour longer.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Using potato masher, coarsely mash most of beans.
12
Season with additional salt, if desired.
13
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
14
Cool slightly.
15
Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
16
Rewarm in nonstick saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.)

426

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped white onion, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 large jalapeno chili with seeds, cut lengthwise in half, and more.

Yes, Baja's Best Pinto Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baja's Best Pinto Beans

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