Mexican-Style Pinto Beans

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

Submitted by Justin Fassio
Updated on December 12, 2024
pinto beans with jalapeno slices in bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
1g Fat
43g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 1085mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.