Mexican Chili Beans Recipe

Name: Mexican Chili Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs large dried red kidney beans; 2 cups onions, finely diced; 3 tablespoons garlic, finely diced; 1/4 lb smoked bacon, medium chop; 2 tablespoons chili powder (to taste); 5 cups beef broth; 1 lb ripe roma tomato, finely diced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs large dried red kidney beans
2 cups onions, finely diced
3 tablespoons garlic, finely diced
1/4 lb smoked bacon, medium chop
2 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
5 cups beef broth
1 lb ripe roma tomato, finely diced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
salt
pepper

1
Sort and wash beans.
2
Cover beans plus one (1) inch with beef stock, bring to a rolling boil for five (5) minutes, turn off heat, cover and let stand one (1) hour.
3
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a slow simmer, cover and cook about four (4) hours or until beans are tender and sauce has thickened, adding beef broth as need to keep beans slightly covered.
4
Freely substitute 2 lbs small red kidney beans, or pinto beans, or a combination of the two (2).
5
You may also substitute 3/4 lb of salt pork, diced, for the smoked bacon, adjusting salt as needed.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs large dried red kidney beans, 2 cups onions, finely diced, 3 tablespoons garlic, finely diced, 1/4 lb smoked bacon, medium chop, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chili 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.

Mexican Chili Beans

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