Ranch Beans Recipe

Name: Ranch Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 5 cups (or more) water; 1 pound dried pinto beans, picked over, rinsed; 1 12-ounce bottle of dark beer; 1 cup chopped onion; 4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies; 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese; 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

5 cups (or more) water
1 pound dried pinto beans, picked over, rinsed
1 12-ounce bottle of dark beer
1 cup chopped onion
4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine 5 cups water and next 7 ingredients in heavy large pot.
2
Gently simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until beans are tender and liquid is reduced enough to cover beans by 1 inch, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally, about 2 1/2 hours.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
5
Cool slightly.
6
Cover and refrigerate.
7
Rewarm before serving.)
8
Garnish beans with cotija cheese, chopped tomato and cilantro.

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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: 5 cups (or more) water, 1 pound dried pinto beans, picked over, rinsed, 1 12-ounce bottle of dark beer, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Ranch 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.

Ranch Beans

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