A simple pot of tender pinto beans simmered with onion, garlic, and mild spices. Soft, comforting, and balanced, they sit perfectly beside tacos, enchiladas, rice, and grilled meats. This is the clean, everyday Mexican home style bean. No refrying, no heaviness, just honest flavor.
Designed to pair directly with chicken tacos, enchiladas, Mexican rice, roasted corn, and house salads. For creamier beans, gently mash small portion against pot and stir.
Leftovers make excellent add ins for burrito bowls. Add jalapeño or serrano during sautéing for mild heat.
Ingredients
- dried pinto beans, rinsed
- neutral oil
- diced onion
- garlic cloves
- salt
- ground cumin
- black pepper
- bay leaf
- water
- chicken broth
- lime juice
- chopped cilantro
Ingredients
- dried pinto beans, rinsed
- neutral oil
- diced onion
- garlic cloves
- salt
- ground cumin
- black pepper
- bay leaf
- water
- chicken broth
- lime juice
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
Tomorrow's Meal
Crispy Bean Tostadas with Cheese and Toppings
Leftover beans spread on crispy tortillas, topped with cheese, jalapeños, and fresh garnishes for a crunchy, satisfying next-day meal
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Quick overview:
- 1.Fry tortillas in hot oil until crispy and golden, drain on paper towels
- 2.Warm leftover beans gently in a skillet, mash slightly for spreadable consistency
- 3.Spread warm beans generously onto each crispy tortilla
- 4.Top with shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, and cilantro
- 5.Drizzle with sour cream and squeeze of lime juice
- 6.Serve immediately while beans are warm and tortillas are still crispy
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Cook notes
- • Designed to pair directly with chicken tacos, enchiladas, Mexican rice, roasted corn, and house salads.
- • For creamier beans, gently mash small portion against pot and stir.
- • Add jalapeño or serrano during sautéing for mild heat.
- • Beans thicken after resting. Add splash of water or broth when reheating.
- • Leftovers make excellent add ins for burrito bowls.
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