Pinto Beans Rancheros Recipes

RANCHERO BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the bacon and fry until crispy, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Add the bay leaves, oregano, cumin, onions, chile, tomatoes and beans to the skillet. Cook the beans on a low flame for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot in bowls.

PERFECT PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

RANCH STYLE PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place pinto beans in large pot, cover with water, bring to rapid boil, cover and set aside.
• In another large pot, add olive oil and sautee onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and pepper.
• Add spices and simmer an additional 2 minutes.
• Drain and rinse pinto beans and add to vegetable mixture, along with ham hocks.
• Add chicken broth to cover contents.
• Cover and simmer, adding more chicken broth if needed, until beans are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 2 hours.
• Re-season with spices, as needed.
• Cut and flake meat from hocks into bean mixture.
• Serve as a side dish, or in tortilla shells with salsa and sour cream or with your favorite red or green sauce.

PINTO BEANS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Cook beans until tender, but not completely soft (30-40 minutes).
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crishp and browned. Spoon off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat.
• Add onion, red and green pepper and garlic.
• Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft.
• Dran beans and stir into skillet with cumin, thyme, broth and bay leaf.
• Simmer uncovered over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated and beans are soft, 10-15 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

BLACK BEAN HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• To make the salsa, stir the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, 1 clove minced garlic, and salt to taste, together in a bowl until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Place 1 teaspoon canola oil in a skillet, and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook 1 minute until light brown. Mix in the black beans, chicken broth, and chiles; simmer until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, and keep warm.
• Place four tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the tortillas. Top with the remaining four tortillas. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Bake tortillas in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Place the remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil in a skillet, and heat over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet, and cook to desired firmness.
• To assemble huevos rancheros, place filled tortillas on four serving plates. Top each tortilla with black bean mixture, a layer of salsa, and an egg. Serve immediately.

PINTO BEANS-THE ORIGINAL RANCH BEAN.

Steps:

• Combine the beans and water in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil and maintain at a simmer over medium heat for about 1 hour, checking periodically to see if more water is needed. Add the onion and bacon, and continue to cook until tender, 30 to 60 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

POTLUCK RANCHERO BEANS

Steps:

• Brown chorizo in saucepan on medium heat. Meanwhile, blend tomatoes, onions, cilantro and garlic in blender until smooth.
• Drain chorizo; return to saucepan. Add wieners; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato mixture. Bring to boil.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer on medium-low heat 20 min., stirring constantly.