Mexican Beans

45 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 4 hr
Ready In: 4 hr 20 min

“Wonderful Mexican beans to serve as a side dish with your meal.” - by sheilamichael

Ingredients

2 pounds dried pinto beans
2 1/2 quarts water
1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

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Original recipe yields 24 servings

Directions

Combine beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours. Add more water if necessary while beans are cooking.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until it is beginning to brown. Stir in onion, and continue cooking until onion is tender. Stir in tomato, and jalapeno, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro.
Stir bacon and onion mixture into the beans, and continue cooking for 1 hour, or until beans are soft.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
221 cal
11%

Carbs
24.5 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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tlwilkins

Jun. 1, 2008

"Loved this recipe. Made some changes and they tasted like the restaurant ranchero beans. I presoaked the beans by putting them in hot water and letting them sit while we went to church (I actually g..." See moreoofed and threw 1/2 pinto beans and 1/2 blackeyed peas by mistake, but it turned out great!) When I got home around 2ish, I transferred them (with their liquid) to the crockpot. I added 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp bacon grease (didn't have bacon). I let this cook for a couple of hours and then added a large handful of fresh chopped cilantro. (I didn't use the jalapeno or tomato.) I added salt (about 1/2 to 1 Tbl)to taste near the end of cooking time. It took about 4 hrs to get a great tasting bean with some juice. You could drain and mash (I "mash" in the blender with some liquid) to get refried beans - might try that with some leftovers, if there is some! Great recipe! Did cut in half though!"

TISALASKA

Oct. 18, 2004

"These were very good and easy..I cut the recipe in half since it was serving for 24..made plenty for 8-12 people. Also I soaked dry beans overnight and then cooked in crockpot with all ingredients al..." See morel the next day adding a teaspoon and 1/2 of cumin which I think gave it more flavor..seemed a bit bland without...they were great..a keeper!"

SweetBasil

Jan. 31, 2007

"Was really hungry for a warm pot of beans and this did it! Had no fresh tomato so put in a can of diced with green chilie. Also soften up a couple of cloves of minced garlic with the onion, jalapeno..." See more and bacon. These were seasoned just right!"

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