How to Make Mexican Pinto Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican pinto beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. This traditional Mexican recipe has been passed down through generations and has become a staple in Mexican cuisine.

These pinto beans are cooked with a variety of flavorful ingredients such as onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, giving them a rich and savory taste that pairs perfectly with rice, tortillas, or even on their own. They are often served as a side dish with M...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 4 serrano peppers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place the beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let sit 1 hour. Drain water. Pour in enough fresh water to cover beans by 3 to 4 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Place bacon in a skillet, and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble bacon, and transfer, along with grease, to the pot with the beans. Continue to cook beans on low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Place the whole chile peppers into the pot, and continue cooking beans 1 hour, or until tender.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 145mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 421mg