Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings

Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings

Description
Tender pinto beans simmered with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and warm Mexican spices. The result is a flavorful, comforting pot of beans perfect as a side dish, taco filling, or served over rice.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed

• 6 cups water or broth

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel style)

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon salt (add at end)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Optional: 1 jalapeño, diced

• Optional: chopped cilantro for serving

• Optional: lime juice to finish

Instructions

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