How to Make Mexican-Style Pork and Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying as a hearty bowl of beans and pork. This Mexican-style pork and beans recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the rich and complex flavors of Mexican cuisine. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a dish that is full of flavor a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork ribs, cut into 2-inch sections
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 5 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (26.5 ounce) can BUSH'S® Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (26.5 ounce) can BUSH'S® Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar pickled cactus strips (nopalitos) with liquid, such as Dona Maria®
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and black pepper. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and well browned; transfer to paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pot.
  • Brown pork pieces in bacon drippings over medium-high heat, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Work in batches; transfer browned pieces to a plate as they brown. Transfer all pieces back to pot, along with accumulated juices. Stir in onion, serrano pepper, broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low or low to maintain a low simmer. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
  • Stir in beans and cactus; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 20 minutes more. Stir in bacon. Serve over rice and garnish with avocado and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 1245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 664mg