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Baja's Best Pinto Beans
Baja's Best Pinto Beans
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Transform your Mexican feast with these authentic Baja's Best Pinto Beans. Slowly simmered with jalapeño, oregano, and cumin, these beans develop incredible depth of flavor while maintaining their texture. The optional brown sugar adds subtle sweetness that balances the savory elements perfectly. Partially mashed for an ideal consistency between whole beans and refried, they're versatile enough to serve as a side dish, burrito filling, or base for bean dip. Easy to make ahead and even better the next day!
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped white onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large jalapeño chile with seeds, cut lengthwise in half
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
9 1/2 cups water
1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, optional
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat
Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic, chile, oregano and cumin; sauté 1 minute.
Add water and beans.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
Discard chile.
Add sugar, if using, and salt to bean mixture.
Simmer uncovered over medium heat until beans are tender and almost all liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour longer.
Remove from heat.
Using potato masher, coarsely mash most of the beans.
Season with additional salt, if desired.
(Can be prepared one day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered. Rewarm in nonstick saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.)
Servings\Yield
6 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 240; Total Fat: 4g (Saturated Fat: 0.5g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 410mg; Total Carbohydrates: 40g (Dietary Fiber: 15g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 13g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: Mexican
🗂️ Categories: 🌮 Mexican Food, 🌽 Sides
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Baja's Best Pinto Beans was added on March 18, 2009 and last updated on May 22, 2025.
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