Any good recipes for pinto beans?

Question

I'm not a big fan of them so I never make them but my husband likes them, especially with rice and cornbread... It's something he grew up eating.... comfort food I guess...

I've made them once before but they weren't quite right... I'd really like them not to end up so bland this time around...
Any suggestions or recipes I should try.
Thanks!!!

Answer 1

No fail recipe. I find it easier to cook my beans in the crock pot rather on the stove. I don't have to watch them as close.
********PINTO BEANS IN A CROCK POT
3 c. picked and washed pinto beans
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 medium chopped onion
1/2 lb. chopped salt pork (I buy the sliced) or 2 ham hocks
Place washed beans in a crock pot and cover with water to within 4 inches from the top. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and chopped onion. Stir to mix. Add pork and cover. Cook on high for 1 hour and then reduce to low for 4 or more hours. If you are in a hurry, keep on high longer.

Serve with fried potatoes or cornbread.

Answer 2

try them puerto rican style

you'll need some ham/sausage/crisped bacon
cilantro (1/4c chopped)
2 garlic cloves
1T olive oil
1/2 small onion
2cans pinto beans
1 tsp cumin (optional)

cook the sausage, add the ingredients together and simmer gently for about 30-40minutes so the flavors get to mingle. Feel free to email if you have any other concerns. [e-mail]

Answer 3

You could use them in a chili.