Ranch Style Pinto Beans Recipe 🍲
Overview:
This delightful recipe for Ranch Style Pinto Beans is a comforting dish perfect for a cold day when you’re craving some hearty Tex Mex flavors. Unlike the canned version, this homemade rendition promises a depth of flavor and satisfaction that’s hard to beat. Spend a little time in the kitchen and treat yourself to a dish that’s guaranteed to please!
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories per Serving: 149.5
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Dry pinto beans |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Spanish onion |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 2 | Celery stalks |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 2 tsp | Cumin |
| 2 tsp | Oregano |
| 2 tsp | Liquid smoke |
| To taste | Tabasco sauce |
| 3-4 | Smoked ham hocks |
| 3-4 cups | Chicken broth |
Instructions:
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Prepare Pinto Beans: Place dry pinto beans in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a rapid boil, then cover and set aside.
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Sauté Vegetables: In another large pot, add olive oil and sauté Spanish onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and green pepper until fragrant and tender.
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Add Spices: Sprinkle cumin and oregano over the sautéed vegetables, and simmer for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
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Combine Ingredients: Drain and rinse the soaked pinto beans, then add them to the pot of sautéed vegetables along with the smoked ham hocks.
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Add Chicken Broth: Pour enough chicken broth into the pot to cover all the ingredients.
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Simmer: Cover the pot and simmer the mixture over low heat, adding more chicken broth if needed, until the beans are tender and the liquid is absorbed, approximately 2 hours.
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Adjust Seasoning: Re-season the beans with additional cumin, oregano, and Tabasco sauce according to taste preferences.
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Prepare Ham Hocks: Once the beans are cooked, cut and flake the meat from the smoked ham hocks, and stir it into the bean mixture for added flavor and texture.
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Serve: Ranch Style Pinto Beans can be served as a hearty side dish alongside your favorite Tex Mex entrées, or you can enjoy them wrapped in warm tortilla shells with salsa and sour cream or your preferred red or green sauce.
Tips for Success:
- For an extra kick of smoky flavor, you can increase the amount of liquid smoke or add smoked paprika to the dish.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce or incorporate diced jalapeños during the sautéing process.
- To make this recipe vegetarian-friendly, simply omit the smoked ham hocks and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Leftover Ranch Style Pinto Beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer preservation.
- Serve this dish with a side of cornbread or rice to soak up all the delicious flavors.
Indulge in the rich and savory goodness of homemade Ranch Style Pinto Beans, and transport your taste buds to the heart of the Southwestern U.S. with every delightful bite! 🌶️🥓🌮
