Lynda Wallace-Davis
@adnylwa
One-Pot Borracho Beans from Texas
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring pinto beans, bacon, and spices, all cooked together in one pot for a comforting meal. Perfect as a side or a main dish, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:12
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time35 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 6 ounces, roughly chopped
- 1, chopped
- 1, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups
- 1 (15 ounce) can, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can
- 1 cup
- 1, chopped
- 2 tablespoons, chopped, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make One-Pot Borracho Beans from Texas.
Step 1
Start by heating a 2-quart pot over medium-high heat and adding the chopped bacon.
Step 2
Cook it while stirring occasionally until it turns a beautiful golden brown, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3
If you notice too much grease accumulating, feel free to spoon some out to keep things from boiling.
Step 4
Once the bacon is perfectly crispy, transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess grease.
Step 5
In the same pot, with the flavorful bacon drippings still inside, toss in the chopped onion.
Step 6
Sauté it for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
Step 7
Next, add the chopped jalapeño and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes, allowing it to soften and infuse the dish with a delightful kick.
Step 8
Now it’s time to bring back that delicious bacon! Stir it into the pot along with the rinsed pinto beans, diced tomatoes, water, chopped green onion, fresh cilantro, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle pepper.
Step 9
Give everything a good stir to combine all those wonderful flavors.
Step 10
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to medium.
Step 11
Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until everything is heated through and the flavors meld together beautifully.
Step 12
Enjoy the comforting aroma as your dish comes together, and get ready to savor a hearty meal that’s sure to please!.