Best 7 Ranch Style Beans Recipes

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**An Enticing Culinary Journey into the World of Ranch-Style Beans: A Symphony of Smoky, Savory, and Comforting Flavors**

Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with ranch-style beans, a delectable dish that has captivated taste buds for generations. Originating from the vast ranches of the American Southwest, this hearty and versatile dish showcases tender beans simmered in a tantalizing blend of spices, aromatic herbs, and tangy seasonings.

Uncover the secrets behind two irresistible ranch-style bean recipes featured in this article. The first recipe embraces the classic charm of cowboy beans, a campfire staple that combines pinto beans, bacon, and a chorus of zesty spices. Alternatively, embark on a vegetarian odyssey with the three-bean ranch-style beans recipe, where kidney beans, black beans, and white beans unite in a symphony of flavors, complemented by a medley of vegetables and a touch of liquid smoke.

Both recipes offer a customizable culinary canvas, inviting you to tailor the heat level, adjust the smokiness, and incorporate your favorite vegetables to create a dish that perfectly matches your taste preferences. Ranch-style beans can be enjoyed as a standalone meal, served over rice or mashed potatoes, or incorporated into tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, adding a hearty and flavorful dimension to any dish.

As you peruse this article, you'll discover a treasure trove of culinary insights, including tips for selecting the perfect beans, mastering the art of slow cooking, and unlocking the secrets of creating a rich and flavorful broth. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RANCH STYLE BEANS



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This is my attempt to copycat the canned Ranch-Style Beans. I want to keep track until I get it right. If you want to jump in and help I'd love the help!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Beans

Time 8h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dry pinto beans
5 cups cold water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
4 ounces ham hocks
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 1/2 tablespoons combination of california chili powder (New Mexico, Hungarian Paprika. All Mild)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, plus
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for spicier beans add another 1/2 Tsp)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder or 1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (add in the last 30 min only)
1/4 cup tomato puree (add in the last 30 min only)

Steps:

  • Wash beans and place in a large pot or kettle. Add water and remaining ingredients (except salt and tomato puree, which should be added in the last 30 minutes before beans are done). Cover and simmer for 5 to 6 hours. Check liquid level occasionally and add more water (add boiling water, never cold) as needed to keep beans covered.
  • If cooked in a crock pot, (you will need extra cup of water if you did not pre-soak) and cook them on the low setting. It also may take a little longer than the 5 to 6 hours.
  • Note: You can reduce cooking time by soaking beans overnight or using or (1 Hour soak method).
  • Add ¼ Cup of tomato puree with additional 1 tsp brown sugar in the last hour. Adjust salt and sugar to your liking.

RANCH-STYLE BEANS (AKA COWBOY BEANS)



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This recipe comes from memories of my husband of his mothers "chili beans" Of course I changed it a bit and the title cause we all Know there are no beans in "chili"

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dry pinto beans
8 cups water (I use 4 cups of beef stock 4 cups water)
1 medium onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies

Steps:

  • Place beans in a dutch oven: add water 2 inches above beans.
  • Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute.
  • Cover and remove from heat and let stand 1 hour Drain Bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil in dutch oven Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour until beans are tender Add onion, and the next 7 ingredients simmer 30 minutes Add tomatoes simmer 30 minutes and serve.

FRIJOLES RANCHEROS (RANCH STYLE BEANS)



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An incredibly tasty, inexpensive, quick dish to make. My Honduran mother-in-law makes this when we visit. I can't get enough of it. You can add or subtract ingredients (more bacon, less onion) according to your taste. And, it freezes well. We like to eat it with rice and tortillas.

Provided by Phat Mama

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

27 ounces pinto beans
27 ounces water (use pinto bean can)
8 ounces bacon, chopped into small pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 -3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat pinto beans and water in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Chop and cook bacon in large skillet until crispy.
  • Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add tomatoes, cilantro, and Rotel tomatoes. Heat through.
  • Add pinto beans and water. Heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with rice and tortillas.

RANCH STYLE PINTO BEANS



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This is a home-made and not a "can" version. Make it on a cold day, when you can spend some time in the kitchen. Guaranteed to please!

Provided by Maine-iac

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dry pinto beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large Spanish onion
4 cloves minced garlic
2 finely diced carrots
2 stalks finely diced celery
1 diced green pepper
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
liquid smoke (to taste)
Tabasco sauce (to taste)
salt & pepper
3 -4 smoked ham hocks
3 -4 cans chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place pinto beans in large pot, cover with water, bring to rapid boil, cover and set aside.
  • In another large pot, add olive oil and sautee onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and pepper.
  • Add spices and simmer an additional 2 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse pinto beans and add to vegetable mixture, along with ham hocks.
  • Add chicken broth to cover contents.
  • Cover and simmer, adding more chicken broth if needed, until beans are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 2 hours.
  • Re-season with spices, as needed.
  • Cut and flake meat from hocks into bean mixture.
  • Serve as a side dish, or in tortilla shells with salsa and sour cream or with your favorite red or green sauce.

PRESSURE COOKER RANCH STYLE BEANS



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I've been experimenting with my electric pressure cooker and decided to try my hand at beans. I chose a recipe on the Homesick Texan blog but needed to improvise on some of the ingredients. After throwing everything into the pot, I suddenly realized I'd doubled everything but the beans and water! What I ended up with was a pot of pure YUM! This is a very soupy bean recipe so serve it in a bowl and not on a plate! I served mine over rice! This is a healthy, low cost and delicious way to feed your family.

Provided by good2bdunn

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb pinto beans (rinsed)
6 cups broth (beef or vegetable)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
12 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • This is every homemakers dream recipe. Dump everything into the pressure cooker and give it a good stir to mix it up.
  • Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.
  • Release the pressure, give it a good stir and taste to see if needs more salt.
  • Pressure cook for an addition 20 minutes on high and it should be done.
  • Very soupy -- so eat it as soup if you like.
  • I served mine over rice with a dollop of sour cream stirred in for a delicious added creaminess.
  • EVERYONE LOVED IT!

RANCH STYLE BAKED BEANS



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This can be made in the slow cooker, too. If you like the addition of bacon, crumble a few pieces, cook and add to the meat mixture.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground chuck
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cans ranch style beans, 22 oz each

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the meat with the onions in a frying pan. Stir until the meat crumbles and then drain. Mix the next four ingredients in large bow.l. Add the ground meat mixture and the beans. Pour into a greased 3 quart casserole dish. Cover and bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Serves 10

HOMEMADE RANCH STYLE BEANS



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Ranch Style Beans are one of those items that sometimes I can find right off at the store, and other times I can't find it in any store in town. So I always keep this recipe on hand for those times when I have to make it myself at home. Ranch Style Beans originated in Texas as a chuchwagon speciality with a unique depth of...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

BEAN BASE
1 lb dry pinto beans
water (enough to completely cover and soak beans)
TOMATO-CHILE GRAVY
5 large ancho chiles, seeded (or you can use about 1/8 to 1/4 cup ancho chile powder (or regular chile powder)
1 cup boiling water (or very warm water)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, cut into 6 to 8 wedges
5 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped tomato (retain juice as much as possible)
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegaar
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground oregano
5 cups beef broth
OPTIONAL
1 scant pinch liquid smoke (you just need a tiny bit, like 1/8 tsp or so)

Steps:

  • 1. Place dry beans in a large stock pot, and cover completely with water. FOR OVERNIGHT METHOD - Let beans soak in water overnight or until soft, and then drain beans in a colander. Or (FOR QUICK METHOD) - Bring water to a brisk, rolling boil. Remove pot from heat, cover pot, and let beans soak in hot water for 1 hour or until soft, and then drain in colander.
  • 2. Cut chiles in half and remove seeds and stems. Heat chile halves in skillet for 1 to 2 minutes (to release flavor). Pour about 1 cup (or so) of boiling or very warm water over chiles and let stand 1 hour or until rehydrated and soft. Drain excess water.
  • 3. Heat oil in a heavy-duty (or cast-iron) skillet. Add onion, garlic and rehydrated chile halves, and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until soft. Turn off heat, and stir tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper into the chile-onion mixture. Place the tomato mixture in a food processor, and pulse for about 15 to 20 seconds or until thoroughly pureed.
  • 4. To a large stockpot, add beans, beef broth and Liquid Smoke (if using), and stir well. Bring the beans to a brisk boil over High heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to Low and let beans simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  • 5. After simmering 1 hour, stir the pureed tomato mixture into the stockpot, and continue to cook 1 more hour, or until the chile gravy is reduced and thickened. Adjust seasonings, if needed. Serve warm as a side dish with any Tex-Mex meal or as an accompaniment spooned over grilled steaks, baked potatoes, steamed white rice, etc.

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned beans instead of dried beans. Be sure to rinse and drain them thoroughly before using.
  • If you don't have any bacon on hand, you can use diced ham or sausage instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as diced onion, green bell pepper, or corn.
  • Serve ranch-style beans with a side of cornbread or crackers.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Conclusion:

Ranch-style beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover bacon and beans. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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