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Mexican Black Beans
Mexican Black Beans are a must-have side for your favorite Mexican, or TexMex, meals. Use these beans when you're building a steak fajita, and you will be really happy. Ole!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
163 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb black beans dried
- 2 tablespoon lard or bacon grease, or, vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 jalapeño stem, seeds, and ribs removed, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 prigs epazote or ¼ cup of chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the beans in a colander.
- Pour the beans into a large pot (preferably a Dutch oven).
- Add enough water to cover the beans by a couple of inches. Bring to a boil.
- In a skillet, melt the lard (or grease or shortening) over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Lower the beans to a low simmer and add the sautéed vegetables.
- Gently simmer for 2 hours until the beans are getting soft. Add more water if the beans are getting a little dry.
- Add the epazote and salt and simmer on low for another 40 minutes.
- If desired, remove the epazote. Taste and add more salt, to taste.
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Notes
- Epazote is a green herb that can be found in Mexican/Latino food markets. Cilantro is a perfectly fine substitute.
- The beans will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days and freezes nicely for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1166mg
(49%)
Potassium
458mg
(10%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1166mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.