BAJA'S BEST PINTO BEANS

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An easy Pinto Beans recipe. These can be made one day before serving.

Categories     Bean     Side     Sauté     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped white onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large jalapeño chili with seeds, cut lengthwise in half
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
9 1/2 cups water
1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili, oregano, and cumin; sauté 1 minute. Add 9 1/2 cups water and beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Discard chili. Add sugar and salt to bean mixture. Simmer uncovered over medium heat until beans are tender and almost all liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour longer. Remove from heat. Using potato masher, coarsely mash most of beans. Season with additional salt, if desired. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm in nonstick saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.)

Chizoba Ezenwata
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the beans always turn out perfect.


malik khan
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These were good, but I think I would add a little more spice next time.


Muhaimin Rashid
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I've made these beans several times now and they're always a hit. They're so flavorful and easy to make.


AFGHANI FUNNY BROTHERS
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Just made these and they are delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Ms Sharma
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These were really easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jedin Isa
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Will definitely make again!


Monir Munshi
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


RRR You
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I'm not a huge fan of pinto beans, but these were really good. The flavor was great and they were really creamy.


Killer Bunny
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Easy to make and delicious! I'll definitely be making these again.


Teodora Mic
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These were so good! I added a bit of cumin and chili powder to give them a little extra flavor, and they were perfect. My family loved them!