Pinto Beans Recipe

This pinto beans dish is a rich and comforting recipe slow-cooked with tomatoes, spices, and savory ingredients. As the beans simmer, they soak up deep flavors, resulting in a hearty meal that works well as a side or a satisfying main dish. Explore more delicious recipes like Pinto Beans Recipe on our website.

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
4 cups water, or as needed
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste

Directions

• Place the rinsed pinto beans in a large pot and cover them with water by about 2 to 3 inches.
• Let the beans soak overnight, then drain and rinse them well.
• Return the beans to the pot and add fresh water to fully cover them.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes, bacon, chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 3 hours.
• Stir occasionally and add more water as needed to keep the beans submerged.
• Add the chopped cilantro and salt, then continue cooking for another hour, or until the beans are tender.
• Serve hot.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Additional Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings