Mexican Pinto Beans Recipe
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Mexican Pinto Beans

By: LAGIRL 
"Slightly spicy beans similar to those served as a side dish in authentic Mexican restaurants."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Cocktail Margaritas to Die For
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 45 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by TIAMARIE10   view full review
The first time out I made them as per the recipe. They were ok. Second time, I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by GABESGIRL   view full review
It really is easier to just not change the water again, but you might get a slightly less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Elliott Treves   view full review
I enjoyed it the first time, doing exactly what the recipe called for, but I loved it the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by LAGIRL   view full review
My family loves this dish! My husband is Hispanic and he loves beans served this way. Even my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by NANCY28   view full review
Great start to the guaracho beans like at the Mexican Restaurant and I've tried to duplicate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2004 by MANDI-O   view full review
I thought these were very bland. I couldn't taste the flavor of the peppers at all and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by bullcitybob   view full review
They're beans! They are supposed to be somewhat bland - they are a side dish to compliment...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2007 by Jennifer   view full review
Simple and delicious! This is how my grandmother used to make them for me, and cornbread goes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by mermaid   view full review
This needs a few more ingredients (salt/pepper, for instance) to make this a decent dish. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
I ended up adding an onion, garlic salt, and other spices.

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