Pinto Beans Rancheros Recipe

Name: Pinto Beans Rancheros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pinto beans, cleaned and soaked; 4 slices bacon, thick sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 small bay leaf

Servings: persons

1 lb pinto beans, cleaned and soaked
4 slices bacon, thick sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups chicken broth
1 small bay leaf

1
Cook beans until tender, but not completely soft (30-40 minutes).
2
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crishp and browned. Spoon off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat.
3
Add onion, red and green pepper and garlic.
4
Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft.
6
Dran beans and stir into skillet with cumin, thyme, broth and bay leaf.
7
Simmer uncovered over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated and beans are soft, 10-15 minutes.
8
Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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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: 1 lb pinto beans, cleaned and soaked, 4 slices bacon, thick sliced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Pinto Beans Rancheros 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.

Pinto Beans Rancheros

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