Pinto Beans

 

Simplest Recipe

1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight, rinsed

Water (depends on cooking method, see below)

1/2 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste  (or chopped onion)

1 tablespoons garlic powder, or to taste  (or fresh garlic)

 

 

More Ingredients Recipe 

1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight, rinsed

1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper

Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Heat the pot and water sauté the onions in about a tablespoon of water, until translucent.

Add the garlic and the rest of the spices and stir constantly for 30 seconds. 

Then add the beans. and water and cook as described below.

Note:  Salt is optional --  but if you use it, don’t add salt until beans are cooked and tender as salt can make the skin tough.  

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Pressure Cooker:

Add all ingredients to the pressure cooker and 4 cups water.

Pressure cook for 20 minutes, slow release

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Stove Top:

Add all ingredients to a large pot with 6 cups of water.
Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 1-1 ½ hours 

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Slow Cooker, such as Crock Pot:

Add all ingredients to your slow cooker and cover with 2 inches of water. 

Set it to cook for 10 hours. 

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Serve with a optional hot sauces, such as Louisiana Hot Sauce, Tabasco, Valentina hot sauce, Tapatio