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Ranch Style Beans

Tender pinto beans, zesty spices, and a thick gravy all come together in this simple, affordable, and easy recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 2229 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) package dried pinto beans
  • 1 quart (4 cups) water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons total)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper to taste, optional for a spicy kick
  • Optional, for serving: hot sauce, grated cheese, sliced jalapeno, sour cream, sliced green onion, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, a splash of vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Rinse beans. Place in a large pot and cover with 7 cups of water. Let stand 6-8 hours, or overnight. Drain and return beans to pot.
  2. Add 1 quart (4 cups) of fresh water to the pot with the beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 ½ hours (or until beans are tender).
  3. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1 ½ hours longer (until beans are tender and gravy is thick). Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
ALTERNATIVE SLOW COOKER METHOD:
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  1. You do not need to soak the beans. Simply place the dry beans, onion, garlic, tomato paste, and seasonings in the slow cooker. Add 7 cups of water and stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or until the beans are tender. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. If you don't want as much broth in the pot, just strain off some of the liquid or serve the beans with a slotted spoon.

Notes

  • Adjust the seasoning to suit your family's taste. As written, these are fairly mild beans. You can add as much cayenne or hot sauce as you like to increase the heat! Oregano is a nice addition to the seasoning blend, and you'll also want to season well with plenty of salt and pepper.
  • For even more flavor, cook the beans in unsalted or low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth instead of water.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of the beans Calories 222.9kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 42.2g (14%) Protein 12.6g (25%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 458.5mg (19%) Potassium 263mg (8%) Fiber 9.7g (39%) Sugar 5.2g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2229

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of the beans
Calories 222.9kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 42.2g 14%
Protein 12.6g 25%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 458.5mg 19%
Potassium 263mg 6%
Fiber 9.7g 39%
Sugar 5.2g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.