Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings
Pinto beans are cooked with bacon, tomatoes, and spices. The beans are soaked overnight and then simmered for several hours until they are soft. The dish is flavored with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
The result is a hearty side dish or main course. You can serve it when you want a simple meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted July 23, 2026Share
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Pinto beans are cooked with bacon, tomatoes, and spices. The beans are soaked overnight and then simmered for several hours until they are soft. The dish is flavored with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
The result is a hearty side dish or main course. You can serve it when you want a simple meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
4 cups water, or as needed
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
0.5 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
1.5 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste
Instructions
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Gather all the ingredients.
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Put the pinto beans in a large pot and cover them with water by 2 to 3 inches. Let them soak overnight.
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3
Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Pour in fresh water to cover them.
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4
Add the tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
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Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.
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Stir in the chopped cilantro and salt. Simmer until the beans are soft, about 1 more hour.
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Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 5g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 10mg
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Sodium 510mg
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Total Carbohydrate 41g
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Dietary Fiber 14g
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Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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