Ranchero Beans 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 in hot bowls.

RANCHERO BEANS

Steps:

• Sort the beans, toss out all the rocks and imperfect beans. Rinse beans and place in a pot. Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 1 1/2 hours, adding water if needed.
• Add remaining ingredients, making sure water covers everything. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
• Taste the beans and broth together in a spoon. If it is not spicy enough for you, dice the jalapeño or add a few drops of Tobasco to taste.
• Serve in a cup or bowl.

RANCHER BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the presoaked beans over medium heat for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Preheat the pit to 210 degrees F.
• In a hotel pan, combine the beans, ham, sugar, cumin, jalapenos, chili powder, garlic, onions and peppers. Cover with aluminum foil and cook overnight on the pit.
• Transfer to a serving dish, and serve.

RANCHO BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Mix pork and beans, kidney beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir hamburger mixture into bean mixture. Pour hamburger-bean mixture into prepared casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 45 minutes.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, jalapeño, 2 teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon of the garlic, and mix well. Transfer 1½ cups of the fresh salsa to a bowl and set aside.
• Cook the remaining salsa over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Transfer the ranchero sauce to a bowl and cover to keep warm (you should have about 2 cups).
• In the same saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add the remaining ¼ teaspoon garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the beans (and their liquid), cumin, smoked paprika and ½ cup of the reserved fresh salsa, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and mashing with the back of a spoon or potato masher, until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste and remove from heat.
• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium. Crack in 4 of the eggs and cook undisturbed until whites are set but yolks are still runny, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate and repeat with the remaining oil and eggs.
• Meanwhile, stir the cilantro into the remaining 1 cup reserved salsa. Divide the tortillas across 4 plates (2 per plate). Spread refried black beans on the tortillas and top each with an egg. Cover the eggs with ranchero sauce. Divide avocado on the plates and garnish with some of the fresh salsa, queso fresco and cilantro.

RANCH BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add 1 qt. water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours longer.

RANCHERO SUPPER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the baked beans, corn, barbecue sauce, ketchup and mustard; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese; cook until melted., Garnish with onions and sour cream if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

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.

RANCH BEANS WITH BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• Mix browned beef, pork and beans, cold water, white vinegar, and mustard together in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until beginning to dry around the edges, about 1 hour.