Best Easy Texas Pinto Beans Recipes

TEXAS PINTO BEANS

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This is not for the timid. Got this recipe while visiting San Antonio, TX. My DH and I love it but we love hot and spicy food

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Beans

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried pinto beans
4 1/2 cups water
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bacon, slices cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium tomatoes, diced
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded,and chopped

Steps:

Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water 2 inches above beans.
Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute; cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour; drain.
Bring beans, 4 1/2 cups water, and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender.
Add tomato and jalapeno pepper, and simmer mixture for 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 426, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17

PERFECT PINTO BEANS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pinto beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 thick-cut slices of bacon, cut into thirds
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

TEXAS COWBOY BEANS

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This Texas pinto beans recipe are cooked up with brisket burnt ends and barbecue sauce to make them the perfect cookout side dish.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories Side Dish

Time 2h14m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb./450 g pinto beans (dried)
2 qt./2 L water
2 cups/475 mL brisket (burnt ends, chopped)
1 14 oz./400 g. can tomatoes (whole)
1 onion (large, chopped)
1 cup/240 mL barbecue sauce
6 garlic cloves (minced)
3 jalapeno peppers (seeded and chopped)
1 tbsp./15 mL chili powder
1 tbsp./15 mL Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp./5 mL salt
1 tsp./5 mL cumin (ground)

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Wash beans and pour into a large saucepan or Dutch oven .
Add all other ingredients, except the salt .
Bring to a boil while stirring.
Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2 hours, covered.
Stir occasionally, bringing up the beans from the bottom to prevent burning and so they will cook evenly.
Add the salt after 1 hour.
The beans are done when they're soft but still hold their shape.
Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 838 mg, Sugar 21 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY TEXAS PINTO BEANS

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Provided by Camille

Categories Side

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 onion (diced)
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup shredded cheese- optional topping
1/2 cup sour cream- optional topping

Steps:

In a large skillet or saucepan, saute onion and cilantro in oil until tender.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the beans, salsa, and cumin; heat through.
If desired, top warm beans with cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 258 kcal, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1374 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 5 mg