Mexican Beans Recipe
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Mexican Beans

By: sheilamichael 
"Wonderful Mexican beans to serve as a side dish with your meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dried pinto beans
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours. Add more water if necessary while beans are cooking.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until it is beginning to brown. Stir in onion, and continue cooking until onion is tender. Stir in tomato, and jalapeno, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro.
  3. Stir bacon and onion mixture into the beans, and continue cooking for 1 hour, or until beans are soft.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 221 | Total Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by tlwilkins   view full review
Loved this recipe. Made some changes and they tasted like the restaurant ranchero beans. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2004 by TISALASKA   view full review
These were very good and easy..I cut the recipe in half since it was serving for 24..made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Was really hungry for a warm pot of beans and this did it! Had no fresh tomato so put in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2009 by FIGHTPILOTSWIFE   view full review
Gave it 4 stars, because I had to add a bunch of seasoning to the mix. Added cumin (2 tsp),...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by HopeLivzOn   view full review
OMG...these are SOOO good. I was in a bit of a hurry, checking side dish recipes to go with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
These are great - they taste like the beans at our neighborhood Mexican place. I trimmed most...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by janine   view full review
My husband called these beans "southwest" style, rather than Mexican, but he loved them. He...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We have eaten these for about a week now. Delish! They go with so many meals. Even had them at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2011 by Patty Cakes   view full review
IMO, anyone who bothers to soak their beans first is just wasting time! All I need is a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by COGRANDMA4   view full review
I loved these beans but my husband hated them due to the cilantro! Followed recipe exactly...

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