MEXICAN BEANS

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Wonderful Mexican beans to serve as a side dish with your meal.

Provided by sheilamichael

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 4h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds dried pinto beans
2 ½ 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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 221.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Naheem Hack
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but these beans are an exception. They're so flavorful and addictive.


Tamara Gray
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These beans are a great make-ahead meal. I often cook a big batch on the weekend and then eat them throughout the week.


Shimul Das
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I love the smoky flavor of these beans. I use them in my chili and tacos all the time.


C B
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These beans are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add chopped onions, peppers, and corn to mine.


Wamuyu Johnson
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I'm a vegetarian, and these beans are a great source of protein for me. They're also very affordable and easy to make.


koba epitashvili
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These beans are so good, I could eat them every day. They're the perfect addition to any Mexican meal.


Muofhe Konanani
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I've been making these beans for my family for years, and they always request them. They're a staple in our household.


Xtylish Rubel
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These beans are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and filling. I love eating them on a cold winter day.


Sinha Tech
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I love that this recipe is so easy to customize. I often add different spices and vegetables to create my own unique flavor combinations.


abdo Sarhan
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These beans are a great way to add some extra protein and fiber to your diet. They're also very affordable.


Nawaz Gujjar
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I'm not usually a big fan of beans, but these Mexican beans are amazing. They're so flavorful and satisfying. I've already made them twice this week.


Eric Tchiluba
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I made these beans for a Mexican-themed party, and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Chen Bautista
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These beans are so flavorful and versatile. I've used them in tacos, burritos, and even salads. They're always a hit.


Syed Abeer
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I love that this recipe uses canned beans. It's such a time-saver, and the beans always come out perfectly cooked.


Amir khan 5t3
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I've been making these beans for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


amzadhossen redoy
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These Mexican beans were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the smoky, slightly spicy flavor.