Authentic Mexican Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Authentic Mexican Pinto Beans Recipe
Total time: 4 hrs 20 mins
Ingredients: 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; 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste; 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Infused with jalapeño, chili powder, and cumin, these Mexican-style beans offer a burst of authentic flavor in every bite.

Total time4 hrs 20 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time4 hrs 5 mins
Yield8 servings, 8

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Instructions

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.
Stir in cilantro, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more spices as needed to enhance the flavor to your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 231 kcal
Fat Content: 1 g
Fiber Content: 11 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 206 mg
Protein Content: 14 g
Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g