Mexican-Style Pinto Beans

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.