Fiesta Beans Recipe

Name: Fiesta Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds dried pinto beans; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced; 2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 ham hock (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds dried pinto beans
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 onion, diced
1 ham hock (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water.
2
Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
3
Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot.
4
Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions.
5
Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon.
6
Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
7
Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours.
9
Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

397

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds dried pinto beans, 6 cloves garlic, minced, 2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced, 2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Fiesta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiesta Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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