Mexican Black Beans

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    163 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

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!

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Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Rinse the beans in a colander.
  2. Pour the beans into a large pot (preferably a Dutch oven).
  3. Add enough water to cover the beans by a couple of inches. Bring to a boil.
  4. 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.
  5. Lower the beans to a low simmer and add the sautéed vegetables.
  6. Gently simmer for 2 hours until the beans are getting soft. Add more water if the beans are getting a little dry.
  7. Add the epazote and salt and simmer on low for another 40 minutes.
  8. If desired, remove the epazote. Taste and add more salt, to taste.

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

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Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1166mg (49%) Potassium 458mg (13%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 371IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163 kcal

% 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.

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