This Delicious Pot of Pinto Beans pairs perfectly with fresh, warm tortillas for a comforting, flavorful meal.
The beans are simmered to perfection with a touch of salt and optional additions like crispy bacon, diced onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro for extra flavor and texture.
It’s a simple yet hearty dish that’s sure to please any crowd, making it the perfect companion to your tortillas.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
People will love this recipe because it combines the rich, earthy flavor of pinto beans with savory bacon and fresh, vibrant vegetables.
The slow-simmered beans absorb all the delicious flavors, making every bite comforting and satisfying.
The optional toppings, like cilantro, jalapeños, and diced tomatoes, add extra depth and freshness, while the bacon brings a smoky, crispy element that makes the dish even more irresistible.
Paired with warm tortillas, it’s a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Key Ingredients:
1 lb. dry Pinto Beans
1 tbsp salt
6 cups of water
Chopped Cilantro (optional)
Diced onions, Roma tomatoes, and jalapeños (optional)
Chopped Bacon (optional, with bacon grease for added flavor)
Delicious Pot of Pinto Beans to eat with My Tortillas
Ingredients:
1 lb. of dry Pinto Beans
1 tbsp salt
6 cups of water
Chopped Cilantro(optional)
Diced onions, roma tomatoes and
jalapeños(optional)
Chopped Bacon(optional)save grease to add to Beans for flavor.
Instructions:
Wash and soak beans for at least 1 hour.
Place beans in pot adding the salt and start boiling on medium heat for a few hours.
While beans are cooking start cooking bacon.
When bacon is halfway done, add in your diced veggies and cook together until tender.
Add all veggies and bacon(plus grease)into beans and continue boiling until beans are tender.
Add more salt if necessary.
Enjoy
Notes:
Soaking Beans: Soaking the dry pinto beans for at least 1 hour helps reduce cooking time and improves texture. For quicker soaking, boil beans for 2 minutes then soak for an hour off the heat.
Cooking Beans: Boil soaked beans in 6 cups of water with 1 tbsp salt until tender, which typically takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. Ensure the beans are submerged in water throughout cooking.
Bacon & Veggies: Cooking bacon halfway before adding diced onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños (if using) infuses flavor. Add cooked bacon, vegetables, and bacon grease to the boiling beans and continue cooking until beans are tender.
Adjusting Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt levels as needed during cooking. The bacon and its grease contribute significant flavor, so additional seasoning might not be necessary.