Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted July 23, 2026Share
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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
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Step 1 (Gather all the ingredients.)
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Step 2 (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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Step 3 (Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Pour in fresh water to cover them.)
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Step 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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Step 5 (Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.)
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Step 6 (Stir in the chopped cilantro and salt. Simmer until the beans are soft, about 1 more hour.)
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Step 7 (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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