Santa Maria Style Beans Recipes

SANTA MARIA STYLE PINQUITO BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Check through beans for small stones. Place in a pot and cover with cold water; soak overnight. Drain beans and return to the pot. Cover by 3 inches with fresh cold water, and simmer for 1 hour, 45 minutes, or until tender.
• While the beans are cooking, sauté bacon in a saucepan over medium heat until lightly browned. Add the ham and garlic; sauté 2 minutes longer. Add the tomato, ketchup, mustard, paprika, chili powder, chipotle, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes. Reserve.
• When beans are ready, drain, but reserve one cup of the cooking liquid. Return beans and the cup of liquid to the pot and stir in the sauce. Simmer on low for 30 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy.

SANTA MARIA STYLE BEANS

Steps:

• Grill tri tip on BBQ over red oak. Once cooked, chop into small pieces.
• Combine beans, red onions, jalapenos and cooked tri tip. Warm up over low fire for 30 minutes or until beans are heated through. Serve immediately.

SANTA MARIA RANCH-STYLE BEANS

Steps:

• Pick over and rinse beans. Place beans, beef broth and water in a large dutch oven; cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Saute ground beef, onions and garlic; drain.
• Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients to beans. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
• If thinner consistency is desired, add more beef broth.