Ranchero Black And Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Ranchero Black And Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cups leftover ham, diced; 2 cups cooked black beans; 2 cups cooked pinto beans; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1 lb garden green beans; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

Servings: persons

1
Cook black and pinto beans. (Because they take so long to cook, I prefer to cook these in large batches and freeze them in 2 cup portions.).
2
Thaw ham and beans. Dice ham. Chop onion.
3
Add oil to skillet, then add onion and ham. Toss in partially or completely thawed beans. Add can of Rotel, undrained. Stir and sauted for 4-5 minutes.
4
Steam garden green beans for 4-5 minutes in microwave.
5
Thaw brown rice in microwave. (Just like the beans, I prefer to cook up a big batch of brown rice and freeze them in 3 cup portions -- enough for our family!).
6
Serve Ranchero Black and Pinto Beans over Rice with Green Beans on the side.
7
Cost about $2.50.

1071

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cups leftover ham, diced, 2 cups cooked black beans, 2 cups cooked pinto beans, and more.

Yes, Ranchero Black And Pinto Beans falls under the General 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.

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Ranchero Black And Pinto Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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