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Ranch Style Beans Recipe

This easy, tasty, and affordable meal idea is one your whole family is sure to love. Made with hearty pinto beans, rich spices, and savory gravy, this meal is so easy to prepare. Simmer on the stovetop or plan ahead with a crock pot. Either way, this meal is always a hit.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Soaking Time
6 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dried pinto beans
  • 1 quart water
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar packed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Rinse beans well and place in a pot or bowl with 7 cups of water. Let beans soak overnight. Drain and rinse well the next day.
  2. Add 4 cups of fresh water to a pot with the beans and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow the beans to simmer for about one hour and a half until beans are tender.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat again and simmer for an additional one to one and a half hours. Season with salt and pepper as needed.