Santa Maria-Style Pinquito Beans Recipe

Name: Santa Maria-Style Pinquito Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pinquito beans or 1 lb pinto beans, dried; 2 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 cup diced ham; 1/2 onion; 2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed; 3/4 cup tomato puree; 1/4 cup red chili sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Servings: persons

1 lb pinquito beans or 1 lb pinto beans, dried
2 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup diced ham
1/2 onion
2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed
3/4 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup red chili sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard

1
Pick over beans to remove dirt and small stones; cover with water and let soak overnight in a large container.
2
Drain, cover with fresh water and simmer 2 hours, or until tender (pintos may need longer).
3
Saute bacon and ham until lightly browned; add to beans.
4
Saute onions in bacon fat until lightly browned.
5
Add garlic and saute a minute or two longer.
6
Add tomato puree, chili sauce, sugar, mustard, and salt.
7
Drain most of liquid off beans and stir in sauce. Keep warm on low heat until ready to serve.

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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 pinquito beans or 1 lb pinto beans, dried, 2 slices bacon, diced, 1/2 cup diced ham, 1/2 onion, and more.

Yes, Santa Maria-Style Pinquito 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.

Santa Maria-Style Pinquito Beans

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