Eva’S Beans

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, slow-simmered pinto beans with smoky bacon, fresh tomatoes, and vibrant cilantro for a hearty Mexican classic.
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These Eva’s Beans are a testament to the power of slow cooking and simple, high-quality ingredients. The dish starts with a pound of dry pinto beans, simmered low and slow with savory bacon, earthy cumin, and aromatic Mexican oregano. As the beans soften, fresh peeled tomatoes and spicy jalape&# 195;±os are stirred in, adding brightness and heat. Finished with a generous handful of fresh cilantro, these beans offer a creamy, robust texture and deep, complex flavor. They are perfect served as a standalone meal with warm tortillas, alongside grilled meats, or mashed into refried beans. A comforting, traditional dish that brings warmth to any family table.

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Eva’S Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 190.3

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These Eva's Beans are a testament to the power of slow cooking and simple, high-quality ingredients. The dish starts with a pound of dry pinto beans, simmered low and slow with savory bacon, earthy cumin, and aromatic Mexican oregano. As the beans soften, fresh peeled tomatoes and spicy jalape&# 195;±os are stirred in, adding brightness and heat. Finished with a generous handful of fresh cilantro, these beans offer a creamy, robust texture and deep, complex flavor. They are perfect served as a standalone meal with warm tortillas, alongside grilled meats, or mashed into refried beans. A comforting, traditional dish that brings warmth to any family table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of dry pinto beans thoroughly, picking out any rocks or debris, but do not soak them.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed beans, chopped white onion, bacon squares, Mexican oregano, epazote sprig, and ground cumin.
  3. Pour in the beer and enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1 to 1.5 hours until the beans are almost tender.
  5. Add the peeled, seeded, and chopped fresh tomatoes along with the sliced jalapeño peppers to the pot.
  6. Continue simmering until the beans are fully tender and the flavors have melded, adding more hot water if needed to maintain consistency.
  7. Stir in the chopped cilantro and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to allow the fresh herbs to infuse.
  8. Taste and add salt as needed.
  9. For a soupier consistency, remove about a quarter of the beans and mash them with a potato masher before returning them to the pot.
  10. Serve hot with fresh tortillas or as a side to grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 190.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 11.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 36.9g13%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g48%
Sugars 4.8g
Protein 11.4g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beans, pinto beans, mexican food, slow cooked, bacon, cumin, oregano, jalapenos, cilantro, tomato, onion, hearty, comfort food, vegetarian option, simmered, spicy, dinner
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