Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings

This flavorful pinto bean recipe starts by soaking dry beans, then simmers them with tomato, bacon, and spices for a hearty, aromatic side or main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 4 cups water, or as needed
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
• 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
• 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
• 0.5 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.

Step 2

Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours. Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.

Step 3

Stir cilantro and salt into beans simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.