How to Cook Pinto Beans on the Stove Top

Name: How to Cook Pinto Beans on the Stove Top
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 1 16 oz bag of pinto bean; 2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion - diced; 2 cloves garlic - minced; 4 slices of thick cut applewood smoked bacon - cut into 1 inch pieces; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoon chicken broth concentrate; 1 bay leaf

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings
12
Calories
99 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Cook Pinto Beans on the Stove Top

Alina Barrett

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Ingredients

Servings

1 16 oz bag of pinto bean
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion - diced
2 cloves garlic - minced
4 slices of thick cut applewood smoked bacon - cut into 1 inch pieces
½ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoon chicken broth concentrate
1 bay leaf

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Instructions

Rinse the bag of beans well and remove any that look like they are past their prime. If unsure - chuck it.
Pour the beans into a large bowl and cover with at least 2 inches of water and allow to soak overnight. Alternately, you can boil the beans at a steady boil for about 10 minutes before you begin to cook them. Whether you soak or parboil, pour the water off from this step.
In a six quart stock pot on medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until they smell really good and the pieces become translucent.
Remove the pot from the heat and add the beans, bacon, salt, chicken broth concentrate and one bay leaf and enough cool clean water to cover the beans by 2 inches. (If you are sensitive to salt, then you can always decrease the amount)
Heat the beans on medium until they come to a light boil then reduce the heat to low.
Stir the beans occasionally and don’t let them get to a strong boil. Cook until done. I tell doneness by tasting - you could also spoon some out and smash it in your fingers. If it is smashy- through and through - they are done.

Notes

Stir the beans frequently to prevent scorching.
You'll want to add a little water or broth if the beans start looking dry and if some of the liquid has evaporated.
Remember that canned beans are already cooked, so essentially you are just warming them up BUT if you put raw bacon in the beans, you'll need to wait until it is fully cooked through before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Potassium 203mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	99kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	152mg	6%
Potassium	203mg	4%
Fiber	3g	12%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	1%
Calcium	21mg	2%
Iron	0.9mg	5%