Restaurant Style Mexican Beans Recipe

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity at a lower cost.

Rinse the pinto beans with water to clean them.

Add 2.5 cups of pinto beans to a large pot.

Pour in 7 cups of water to the pot.

Add the whole brown onion to the pot without chopping it.

Bring the pot to a boil on high heat.

Once boiling, lower the heat to a slow simmer and cover the pot.

Cook the beans for 2.5 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally.

After 2.5 hours, check if the beans are soft and tender.

Remove the onion from the pot.

In a separate skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

Add a tablespoon of chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until browned.

Add the cooked beans to the skillet and let them boil.

Smash the beans with a bean masher until desired consistency is reached.

If desired, add cheese to the beans and let it melt before serving.

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