Tasty Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Tasty Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried pinto beans; 2 T. olive oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 - 2 peppers finely chopped(remove seeds and membrane; use any type of fresh pepper -- jalapenos, passilla, serrano -- whatever works for you. I use Padron peppers or jalapenos); 3 - 4 tomatoes diced; 3 - 4 slices of bacon or turkey bacon cut into small pieces; 1 chipotle chile w/ 2 T. adobo sauce (optional); 5 - 6 cups chicken stock; 1 T. brown sugar or 2 T. jam (I used blueberry jam, the point is to add some sweetness to balance the heat. I think apricot or peach jam would be really good too); salt, pepper; 1 t. cumin; 3 - 4 soft corn tortillas, julienned

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried pinto beans
2 T. olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
1 - 2 peppers finely chopped(remove seeds and membrane; use any type of fresh pepper -- jalapenos, passilla, serrano -- whatever works for you. I use Padron peppers or jalapenos)
3 - 4 tomatoes diced
3 - 4 slices of bacon or turkey bacon cut into small pieces
1 chipotle chile w/ 2 T. adobo sauce (optional)
5 - 6 cups chicken stock
1 T. brown sugar or 2 T. jam (I used blueberry jam, the point is to add some sweetness to balance the heat. I think apricot or peach jam would be really good too)
salt, pepper
1 t. cumin
3 - 4 soft corn tortillas, julienned

1
prepare beans (either overnight soak or quick soak)
2
in heavy pan, heat olive oil
3
add onions, peppers, stir together
4
add bacon
5
once everything starts to brown, add tomatoes
6
add beans and chicken stock (I hold back about a cup of stock to add as needed while the beans cook)
7
add chipotle chile and adobo sauce
8
add cumin
9
bring to simmer
10
add brown sugar or jam
11
let simmer until beans are tender
12
add diced tortillas, let simmer
13
add chicken or other meat (slow cooked pork would be great too)
14
serve in bowls (you want the broth!) add a spoonful of sour cream and guacamole on top if you choose. Serve with warm tortillas or fresh cornbread, a salad and you have a delicious and easy meal.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried pinto beans, 2 T. olive oil, 1 onion finely chopped, 1 - 2 peppers finely chopped(remove seeds and membrane; use any type of fresh pepper -- jalapenos, passilla, serrano -- whatever works for you. I use Padron peppers or jalapenos), and more.

Yes, Tasty Pinto Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Tasty Pinto Beans

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