One Pot Pinto Beans

No need to soak these beans! Very simple. These pinto beans are somewhat like refried beans without the frying. They are creamy and easy to make in no time. No messy clean up with these beans

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• salt, or to taste
• 2 pounds dried pinto beans
• 6 ¼ cups water
• 1 cup condensed chicken broth
• 5 cloves cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese (Optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) container pico de gallo (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, condensed chicken broth, beans, garlic, onion, and crushed red pepper flakes into a large saucepan; season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft, about 3 1/2 hours. You may need to add additional water to keep the beans from drying out.

Step 2

Mash cooked beans with a potato masher to desired consistency. Stir in mozzarella and pico de gallo before serving.