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Spicy Mexican Pinto Beans

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
245 min
TOTAL TIME
260 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Spicy Mexican Pinto Beans
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 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Fill a large container with pinto beans and fill it with enough water to reach 2 inches above the surface of the beans. Combine diced tomatoes, chopped onion, sliced jalapeno pepper, a sprinkle of chili powder, a pinch of cumin, and a dash of garlic powder into the pot; bring to a rolling boil.
2
Gradually decrease the heat to a low simmer and let it cook for 3 hours.
3
Stir in chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Allow the mixture to continue simmering until the beans have become tender, approximately 1 additional hour.
4
Taste the liquid and adjust the seasoning as needed by adding more of any individual spice that you feel will enhance its flavor.