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.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS VERDE

Steps:

• Rinse pinto beans well and remove any beans that don't appear fresh or cleaned. Soak the beans in hot water for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
• Place beans with their soaking liquid, quartered onion and 1/2 tablespoon sea salt in a stockpot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, checking occasionally to make sure they are fully covered with water, until beans are soft, about 2 hours. Remove to hotel pans or wide, shallow containers and chill until fully cooled, then cover with plastic and chill overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse well, then pat dry. Put in a large stainless steel bowl and lightly coat with 2 ounces olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until skins appear blistered, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely in the refrigerator, then puree finely (but do not let the seeds break down) in a robot coupe or food processor.
• Put remaining 2 ounces olive oil, diced onions and garlic in a stockpot and sautee until translucent, being sure not to let the garlic burn. Add tomatoes and jalapenos and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked down somewhat. Add pureed tomatillos and 4 cups water and let cook until it starts to simmer. Add butter and cook, stirring, until it melts and is fully incorporated, about 10 minutes. Add cilantro, pepper and 1/2 tablespoon salt and turn off heat.
• Reheat pinto beans in a stockpot, then lightly mash. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt. Remove from heat.
• Grill corn tortillas on a hot flat top or griddle until they start to mark. Cook eggs over medium and place on top of the grilled tortillas on a dinner plate. Scoop 4 ounces ranchero sauce over eggs. Serve with a 4-ounce portion pinto beans in a ramekin. Sprinkle Cotija on top and garnish ranchero with a pinch of cilantro. Serve with home fries or hash browns.

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.

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.

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.

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS

Steps:

• Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
• Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

BEST EVER PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Cover pinto beans with water in a large bowl. Soak beans for 4 hours, changing water every 30 to 45 minutes. Drain.
• Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add pinto beans, ham hock, and kosher salt to the pot. Pour in more water if needed to cover ingredients by at least 1 inch.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are just tender, 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove ham hock from beans; cut meat from the bone, chop the ham, and return to pot.
• Stir tomato sauce and brown sugar into the beans. Continue to simmer until beans are tender and flavors are blended, about 1 more hour.