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Ranch Style Beans

Savory Ranch Style Beans are simply delicious. Enjoy these beans as the perfect side dish or stand alone vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pinto beans 1 can tomato paste1 onion diced3 cloves garlic, sliced1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Soak the pinto beans overnight in 8 cups of water. Drain and rinse well. Place the pinto beans in a dutch oven or stockpot and cover with water up to your second knuckle. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Place all of the seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in the tomato paste, onion, garlic and seasoning.Add 1-2 cups more water. Cover and continue to cook up to 1 1/2 more hours, checking and stirring occasionally to prevent burning. You can serve as-is or mash the beans up before serving.

Notes

(1 cup of water is enough but if you want mushier beans, add 2 cups.)