MEXICAN-STYLE PINTO BEANS

Mexican-Style Pinto Beans image

These Mexican-style beans get infused with flavor as they simmer alongside jalapeno, chili powder, and cumin.

Provided by Justin Fassio

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
water to cover
1 (32 ounce) container whole peeled tomatoes with juice
1 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place pinto beans in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add tomatoes with juice, onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
Stir in cilantro, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour. Taste the liquid and add more of any of the spices you feel will make it taste better.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 205.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g