The Best Mexican Beans
- Ready In:
- 10hrs
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
16
ingredients
- 2 lbs dried pinto beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (can use different peppers for less heat)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sea salt (or to your taste)
- cilantro, for garnish
directions
- Place pre-soaked and rinsed beans in a large stockpot. Fill with water to cover two inches above beans.
- Add garlic, peppers, onion, cumin, chili powder and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I keep the lid off. Stir occasionally.
- Keep checking the beans to taste until tender and lovely. Add salt little by little until it's perfect for you.
- Add cilantro on top of individual servings. Yum!
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I'm married to the love of my life and my high school sweetheart. (Corny, but true..)We have 4 children and everyday is an adventure, for sure. My love for cooking came from my childhood. My grandma made the best huge southern meals without any recipes at all, most of her ingredients coming from her garden. I loved watching her cook. Organic foods are a must and I try to add them to whatever I make for my family. I enjoy going to our local farmers market and making something out of what I've found that day. I love to travel with my family, especially to the ocean. We hope to live by the coast someday....