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.)

King TY
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These beans are the best! I've made them for my family many times and they always love them.


Sayyed Qasim
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out really watery. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Mecry Golden
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These beans were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Alic Endah
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


TAAZ TAAZ
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These beans are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit. I love the smoky flavor.


Abdul Qauom Ibrahimi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my beans didn't turn out creamy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mauro Sarolic
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These beans were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Thabiso Nkompolo
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I've tried many pinto bean recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans are so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tabitha Washington
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These beans are delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Karar Ali
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I love this recipe! The beans are always so creamy and flavorful. I like to add a little bit of extra cumin and chili powder to give them a bit of a kick.


Ff Uu
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These beans were a hit! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.