Pinto Beans

Pinto Beans
AuthorDanny EckesCategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields8 Servings
Cook Time2 hrs

Directions

1

Add the pinto beans to a large bowl and cover with 2-3 inches of cold water. Soak the beans 24-48 hours.
Drain and rinse the beans then add to a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.

2

Cover with 4-6 cups of cold water or so they're covered by about 3 inches.
Add the remaining ingredients, salt to taste.
Bring the beans to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle simmer, uncovered, for about 2 hours.
Add more water if needed to keep the beans submerged.

3

Serve, adding salt if needed.

Ingredients

 1 lb Pinto Beans (dried)
 ½ Onion (diced)
 4 Garlic cloves (smashed)
 3 Bay leaves
 3 tbsp Olive Oil
 2 tbsp Dried Mexican Oregano
 Salt to taste

Directions

1

Add the pinto beans to a large bowl and cover with 2-3 inches of cold water. Soak the beans 24-48 hours.
Drain and rinse the beans then add to a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.

2

Cover with 4-6 cups of cold water or so they're covered by about 3 inches.
Add the remaining ingredients, salt to taste.
Bring the beans to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle simmer, uncovered, for about 2 hours.
Add more water if needed to keep the beans submerged.

3

Serve, adding salt if needed.

Pinto Beans
Danny Eckes
Danny Eckes

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