Pinto Beans

Description

This is a recipe for some pinto beans that is both nutritious and easy to prepare. It is a great recipe for anyone looking to make a healthy meal. The recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. The pinto beans are hearty, flavorful, and have a nice texture. They are perfect for dinner or as a side dish. I was introduced to this recipe by a co-worker but the original recipe can be found at Homesick Texan

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried pinto beans
• 1/4 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chile powder
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup chopped smoked brisket

Steps

1. Rinse the pinto beans and remove any rocks. Place the beans, onion, chili powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a large pot. Cover with 2 inches of water, stir until the spices are well distributed, and then soak the beans uncovered for 8 hours. Alternatively, you can bring the pot to a boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let them quick soak for 1 hour.
2. To cook the beans, add the brisket to the pot. (Do not drain the soaking liquid.) You want there to be at least an inch and a half of water above the beans, so add more water to the pot if needed. Bring the pot to a boil, then turn down the heat down to low, cover the pot, and then gently simmer for 1 hour.
3. After 1 hour, remove the cover and then continue to cook the beans until they’re tender, which will depend on the age of the beans. This can happen anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours.
4. If you want to make these in the slow cooker, after soaking, cook them covered on low for 6 hours, then remove the lid and continue to cook on low for 2 more hours.

Notes

If you’re not using kosher salt but table salt or sea salt instead, reduce the amount of salt to 1 tablespoon, otherwise the beans may be too salty.