How to Whip Up the Best Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe in Just 7 Steps
This Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe is easy, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish or main course. It's ready in under an hour!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Dried Pinto Beans rinsed
- 6 cups Water
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce minced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the pinto beans thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large pot, combine the rinsed beans and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- While the beans are simmering, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and chipotle peppers to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cumin and smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Once the beans are tender, drain most of the water, leaving about 1 cup of liquid in the pot.
- Pour the skillet mixture into the pot with the beans. Stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for another 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve hot as a side dish or main course. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, diced onions, or a dollop of sour cream.