Brothy Beans Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Description:
Make and share this delicious Brothy Beans recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This hearty dish features black beans simmered with onions, creating a flavorful broth that’s perfect for chilly nights or anytime you’re craving a comforting meal. It’s a Mexican-inspired dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Recipe Category:
Black Beans 🖤
Keywords:
Onions, Beans, Vegetable, Mexican, Very Low Carbs, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 119.1
- Fat: 4.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Sodium: 398mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.8g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 5.2g
Recipe Yield:
6 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 cups black beans
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 yellow onion
- 12 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Prepare Beans:
- Place dry beans in a fine colander and pick out any stones you see.
- Rinse the beans thoroughly under cold water.
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Initial Cooking:
- Place the rinsed beans in a large pot and add 6 cups of water.
- Bring the water to a boil and let the beans boil for 4 minutes.
- Cover the pot and remove it from heat.
- Allow the beans to stand for 1 hour.
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Drain and Simmer:
- After soaking, drain the beans and discard the soaking water.
- In the same pot, cover the drained beans with the remaining 6 cups of water.
- Add the shortening and chopped onion to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat.
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Cook Until Tender:
- Partially cover the pot and simmer the beans until they are fully tender. This usually takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
- Stir the beans occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and scorching.
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Season and Serve:
- Once the beans are tender, season the broth with salt to taste.
- Ladle the brothy beans into bowls and serve hot.
Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting warmth of these delicious Brothy Beans. They’re perfect for cozy dinners or as a flavorful side dish to complement your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.