Cheesy Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Cheesy Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, divided, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup crisco vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped red pepper; 1 cup chopped yellow pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained and liquid reserved; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 8 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided; 2 cups crushed tortilla chips; 1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese or 1 cup Mexican blend cheese

Servings: persons

4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, divided, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup crisco vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup chopped yellow pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained and liquid reserved
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese or 1 cup Mexican blend cheese

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HEAT oven to 400u00b0F Puree 1 can pinto beans in a food processor.
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HEAT oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and peppers. Cook about 10 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin. Continue cooking 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato liquid, broth, hot pepper sauce and pureed and whole pinto beans. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Add 6 tablespoons cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
POUR into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, divided, rinsed and drained, 1/3 cup crisco vegetable oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped red pepper, and more.

Yes, Cheesy 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.

Cheesy Pinto Beans

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