Traditional Tejano Beans (Mexican Pinto Beans)

Name: Traditional Tejano Beans (Mexican Pinto Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cups dry pinto beans; 12 cups water (12 cups for stovetop version; see crock pot instructions for water amounts); 2 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed (or 1 tablespoon garlic powder)); 1 medium onion (very roughly chopped); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (good quality ); 1 jalapenos (left whole, but with a slit cut on two sides); 1 ham bone ( or ham hock*); Salt and pepper ( to taste); lime wedges (fresh, to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

These Traditional Tejano Pinto Beans are the perfect blend of Southern and Mexican pinto beans styles. Tenderly slow cooked with a ham hock and jalapeños, the lime adds a little twist. Perfect for a burrito, these beans will make you feel like you are in Texas, and really, what more could you ask for?

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:06:04 GMT