Mexican Rancho Pinto Beans
For speed, start with canned beans. To cook your own dried beans, start with 2 pounds. If making up to 2 days ahead, cover and chill. Reheat in a microwave oven or stir occasionally over medium heat.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, combine tomatoes, onion, chilies, and garlic. Stir often until onion is slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Add beans. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl.
Ingredients
2 firm-ripe to ripe tomatoes (1 lb. total), rinsed, cored, and chopped
1 onion (3/4 lb.), peeled and chopped
3 fresh Anaheim chilies (1/2 lb. total), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
6 cans (about 15 oz. each; 10 to 11 cups total) pinto beans, drained
Salt and pepper
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, combine tomatoes, onion, chilies, and garlic. Stir often until onion is slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Add beans. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl.
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