Southern Beans Recipe

Name: Southern Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean; 10 cups water; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped; ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons of mild picante sauce; 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto bean
10 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons of mild picante sauce
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1
Wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven or stock pot.
2
Cover with water 2-inches above the beans.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Once it boils, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 1 hour.
5
After the 1 hour.
6
Drain the beans; add the 10 cups of water and the vegetable oil to the beans and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
8
Add the onions and the next 8 ingredients bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours.
9
To serve, ladle beans into individual serving bowls and top evenly with cheese.

314

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried pinto bean, 10 cups water, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Southern 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!

Southern Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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