Best Creamyspicy Pintos Cassies Way Recipes

Creamy Pinto Bean Dip image

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
Pulse bean mixture, vinegar, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor, adding water by the tablespoonful if needed, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Do Ahead
Bean dip can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.

Creamy,Spicy Pinto's - Cassies Way image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb dry pinto bean
1 large ham hock, smoked
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped
4 - 5 clove garlic, minced
2 large jalapeno peppers, sliced ( with or without seeds, depending on whether you want heat ) i left the seeds ( optional )
salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder to taste ( all optional ) i used 2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp cumin

Steps:

1. Rinse your beans and sort. Place your beans in a stock pot; along with ham hock. Cover with water to 2 inches above the beans. Bring the beans to a boil; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Checking occasionally making sure they have enough water. Add more as needed, not too much though..you want them to have a nice creamy broth, not watered down.
2. After the 2 hours; add your onion, garlic and peppers ( if using ). Cover and continue to simmer another 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Keep a check on the water. Add more if needed.
3. Once the beans are nice and creamy with about 20 minutes left to cook; add your seasonings ( salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder ) optional. Stir to thoroughly combine.
4. Test and make sure the beans are cooked. They should be nice and tender, and broth should have a nice creamy texture. Excellent served with a slice of cornbread...so, so good!