EASY PINTO BEANS RECIPE:
Enjoy homemade pinto beans with this classic and simple recipe:
- Soak beans overnight. Rinse.
- Add beans to pot. Add water.
- Add salt, add a whole onion (or dice it up) and a head of garlic.
- Bring to boil, then bring down to simmer.
When they get soft, taste and add more salt if desired.
This usually takes about 2-3 hours.
Optional additions and variations:
- Chile de Arbol, destemmed
- Sprigs of Savory, Thyme and/or Oregano
- Cumin powder
- Chipotle peppers (gives it a smokiness!)
- Chile powder (try smoked for smokiness)
- Pork, bacon - or try mushrooms!
- Any hot peppers like diced jalapenos
- Add diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, pickled jalapenos as toppers
- You can mash these to make refried beans!
