Tex-Mix Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Tex-Mix Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces dry pinto beans; 3 medium jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped; 1 small white onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, pressed or diced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 1 -3 teaspoon salt; 1 small green bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped; 1 (12 1/2 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, drained; 3 slices center-cut bacon, Cooked crispy and crumbled into small pieces.; creole seasoning

Servings: persons

20 ounces dry pinto beans
3 medium jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped
1 small white onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, pressed or diced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 -3 teaspoon salt
1 small green bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
1 (12 1/2 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, drained
3 slices center-cut bacon, Cooked crispy and crumbled into small pieces.
creole seasoning

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Rinse and sort beans well, removing and dirt, rocks and un-bean stuff.
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Place beans on large pot and cover with water 2 inches above beans.
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Bring to a rolling boil.
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Place lid on pot.
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Remove from heat.
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Let stand 1 hour.
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Keep water inches Add 3 more cups of hot water.
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Turn heat to high.
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Add all ingredients except creole seasoning.
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Boil rapidly for 10 minutes.
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Place lid on beans and turn down to medium low and simmer for and hour, stirring at least every 20 minutes from the bottom.
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Boil 1 1/2 cups of water and add at 1 hour mark (boil so beans don't split).
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Stir and then cook for another hour, stirring at least every 20 minutes from the bottom.
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At 2 hour mark, taste juice with beans.
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Add creole seasoning a little at a time and remember if you refrigerate that the salt will show more when you reheat.
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Best if you only put creole seasoning in your OWN BOWL of beans.

475

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces dry pinto beans, 3 medium jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped, 1 small white onion, diced, 4 garlic cloves, pressed or diced, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mix Pinto 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.

Tex-Mix Pinto Beans

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