New Mexican Black Beans Recipe

Name: New Mexican Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb black beans, dried; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons bacon fat; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano; 1 tablespoon red chili pepper, ground (I use New Mexican red chiles); 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Wash beans in cool water and pick out any debris.
2
For quick soak method, put beans large pot and cover with warm water, about 2 - 3 inches over the top of the beans. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover and let stand for one hour. Alternately, cover in cool water and let stand overnight.
3
Meanwhile, in a large pot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and clear in color.
4
Drain beans.
5
Add beans to onion mixture and add chicken stock, water, spices and vinegar.
6
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until beans are soft. If beans are too soupy, uncover and bring to a low boil to reduce.
7
Serve as a side with mexican dishes, or use in dips, refried, or with rice.

760

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb black beans, dried, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons bacon fat, and more.

Yes, New Mexican Black 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!

New Mexican Black Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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