How to Make Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to spice up your next meal with a Mexican-inspired dish? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Pinto Beans with Mexican-Style Seasonings. Pinto beans are a staple in Mexican cuisine, and this recipe showcases their rich, hearty flavor by infusing them with traditional Mexican spices and seasonings.

Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guaranteed to impress your family and friends. The combination of cu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
  • 4 cups water, or as needed
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • ½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
  • Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours. Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.
  • Stir cilantro and salt into beans simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.
  • Nutrition

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 794mg