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Mexican Pinto Beans

SUBMITTED BY: LAGIRL

"Slightly spicy beans similar to those served as a side dish in authentic Mexican restaurants."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 3.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 45 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans
  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 4 serrano peppers

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let sit 1 hour. Drain water. Pour in enough fresh water to cover beans by 3 to 4 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  2. Place bacon in a skillet, and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble bacon, and transfer, along with grease, to the pot with the beans. Continue to cook beans on low heat for 30 minutes.
  3. Place the whole chile peppers into the pot, and continue cooking beans 1 hour, or until tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by TIAMARIE10
The first time out I made them as per the recipe. They were ok. Second time, I added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by GABESGIRL
It really is easier to just not change the water again, but you might get a slightly less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by LAGIRL
My family loves this dish! My husband is Hispanic and he loves beans served this way. Even my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Mr. Treves' Headcheese
I enjoyed it the first time, doing exactly what the recipe called for, but I loved it the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2004 by MANDI-O
I thought these were very bland. I couldn't taste the flavor of the peppers at all and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2007 by Jennifer
Simple and delicious! This is how my grandmother used to make them for me, and cornbread goes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by NANCY28
Great start to the guaracho beans like at the Mexican Restaurant and I've tried to duplicate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by Wilemon
I ended up adding an onion, garlic salt, and other spices. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by KimsFrontPorch
This is a pretty good soup recipe. It's very similar to the way my mom makes them. But faster... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by IMATECHGIRL
I didn't like this much at all. My husband thought they were ok but they taste more like ham...