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Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad
Lunch American

Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in shells and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse shells in cold water; place in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir dressing into shells; season with salt. Stir in pinto and black beans. Add corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.

By kytana

Make-Ahead Burritos
Lunch American

Make-Ahead Burritos

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rice, water, and taco seasoning in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool; it will be soggy.
  2. 2 Combine black beans, pinto beans, corn, salsa, onion, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to mix. Mix in cooked rice, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
  3. 3 Divide the bean-rice mixture evenly among the tortillas and roll up.
  4. 4 Spray a cookie sheet lightly with cooking spray. Lay tortillas in a single layer on the cookie sheet and place in the freezer until fully frozen, about 2 hours. Wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap or foil and place in a large zip-top bag to store in the freezer until ready to use.

By domino

Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Soup
Lunch American

Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, carrots, jalapeno peppers, and garlic; cook until veggies soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add diced tomatoes; stir well and cook for 3 minutes. Add vegetable broth, black and pinto beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt; stir until well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

By CookingWithShelia

Spruced-Up Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Lunch

Spruced-Up Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
250 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add pinto beans, minestrone soup, corn, green beans, diced tomatoes, and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and close the lid.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.

By crandolph

Busy Day Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Lunch

Busy Day Slow Cooker Taco Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
185 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir browned ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix together in the crock of a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for at least 3 hours.

By Lucinda

Four Bean Salad
Lunch

Four Bean Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large salad bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar and oil.
  2. 2 Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and pimentos.
  3. 3 Toss to evenly coat and place in large sealed container. Place in refrigerator and turn periodically to mix.

By Kathleen White

Southwest Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch

Southwest Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
480 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth, chicken, tomato sauce, pinto beans, salsa, chili powder, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  2. 2 Use forks to shred chicken. Stir in cooked rice.
  3. 3 Ladle into bowls and garnish with Monterey Jack cheese.

By bleucheeseme

Make-Ahead Lunch Wraps
Lunch Mexican

Make-Ahead Lunch Wraps

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the heat and let and cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, rinse black beans and pinto beans in a colander or strainer. Transfer beans to a large bowl. Mix in corn and diced tomatoes with green chiles, then mix in cooled rice and pepper Jack cheese.
  4. 4 Divide mixture evenly among tortillas and roll up.
  5. 5 Wrap individually in plastic wrap, place into a large freezer bag, and freeze. Reheat as needed in the microwave for lunch or snacks.
  6. 6 Enjoy.

By Melissa Pietrosanti

Easy Tamale Casserole
Lunch Mexican

Easy Tamale Casserole

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Stir onion into ground beef; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute, then immediately remove the skillet from heat. Stir in pinto beans and crushed tomatoes.
  4. 4 Beat together cream-style corn, cornbread mix, and egg in a large bowl until smooth; spread over ground beef mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and cornbread is set in the middle, about 25 minutes.

By Gwendelyn Robinson Grizzle

Bean Salad
Lunch Mexican

Bean Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse canned beans in a colander under running water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine beans and corn in a large bowl; add salsa, chili powder, oil, cumin, and lime juice and toss until evenly combined. Sprinkle with parsley.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator before serving, 1 hour.

By HEATHERANNE23

Tortas
Lunch Mexican

Tortas

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes on each side.
  2. 2 Slice rolls lengthwise. Spread about 1 tablespoon sour cream onto one side of each roll and top with about 1/3 cup mashed pinto beans per sandwich. Place 1 cooked round steak per sandwich on top of pinto beans.
  3. 3 Layer each sandwich with a portion of avocado slices, tomato slices, and sliced pickled jalapeños, about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese.
  4. 4 Squeeze a lime wedge over each sandwich, close, and serve.

By Margo Hinkle

Vegetarian Tortilla Stew
Lunch Mexican

Vegetarian Tortilla Stew

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a pot, mix the enchilada sauce and water. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the liquid, and season with garlic powder, chile powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Mix in the beans, tomatoes, and corn. Simmer until heated through. Mix in vegetarian chicken and tortillas, and cook until heated through. Stir in cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to serve.

By Mindy

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad
Lunch Mexican

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Stir salad again before serving.

By Rita

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with RO*TEL
Lunch Mexican

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with RO*TEL

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, broth, corn, pinto beans, both cans of diced tomatoes, condensed soup, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, and cumin in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook until heated through and flavors meld, at least 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, cheese, and sour cream.

By CaliTexan

Chicken Tomatillo Soup
Lunch Mexican

Chicken Tomatillo Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Hatch chiles and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatillos, broth, and diced tomatoes and green chiles; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Add chicken, pinto beans, corn, taco seasoning, chicken base, and cumin and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Yoly

Beans and Greens Tartine
Lunch French

Beans and Greens Tartine

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the bread.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add Swiss chard and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer chard to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and squeeze out as much excess water from the chard as possible using your hands. Roughly chop.
  5. 5 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat and add garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add chard and stir to combine. Turn off heat, and season with lemon zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne; stir to combine. Remove from stove and set aside until needed.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until well browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and remove bacon with a slotted spoon. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble once cool enough to handle.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  8. 8 Remove all but 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add green onions. Cook onions for 1 minute. Stir in cumin, oregano, and salt. Add beans, and stir to combine. Add water, and bring to a simmer. Once beans are simmering, use a potato masher to mash beans as smooth as you want. Add more water of you like to achieve desired texture. Taste and adjust for salt.
  9. 9 Spread bean mixture evenly amongst the 4 pieces of toast. Top with chard, followed by crumbled bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice, and top with freshly grated pepper Jack cheese.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown and the tartines are heated through, about 12 minutes.
  11. 11 Serve topped with Fresno chile pepper slices and green onions.

By John Mitzewich

Brown Beans
Dinner American

Brown Beans

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
1690 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sort beans, discarding any stones or damaged beans, rinse, then place in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and enough water to cover by 3 or 4 inches. Soak beans 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse beans; place in a large pot. Add chicken broth, ham hock, black pepper, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to low; simmer beans for 4 hours, adding water occasionally if needed to keep a soupy consistency. Remove ham hock before serving.

By Kerry

Best Ever Pinto Beans
Dinner American

Best Ever Pinto Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
430 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add pinto beans to a large bowl; cover with water. Soak beans for 4 hours, changing water every 30 to 45 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add pinto beans, ham hock, and salt to the pot. Add more water if needed to cover beans and ham hock by at least 1 inch.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until beans are just tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  4. 4 Remove ham hock from beans. Remove meat from the bone; chop meat and stir into beans.
  5. 5 Stir tomato sauce and brown sugar into beans. Simmer until beans are tender and flavors are blended, about 1 hour.

By Foxy

Down South Pinto Beans
Dinner American

Down South Pinto Beans

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
185 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash pinto beans thoroughly and place in a large stockpot. Add 4 quarts water, pork jowl, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until beans are tender and tasty, 3 to 4 hours. Add water throughout cooking as needed; do not let the beans cook dry.

By linemanswife

Simple Refried Bean Dip
Appetizer American

Simple Refried Bean Dip

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine refried beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the microwave and stir until pinto beans are slightly mashed. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and serve immediately.

By Ericuh

Texas-Style Slow-Cooked Frijoles
Dinner American

Texas-Style Slow-Cooked Frijoles

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
190 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour pinto beans into the bottom of a big saucepan or soup pot. Add water, bacon, jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic and bring to a simmer, about 10 minutes. Pour in 1 can light beer when beans are warmed.
  2. 2 Simmer beans, stirring every couple of minutes, until bacon has completely cooked down and beans begin to break, 3 to 6 hours total. Pour in remaining beer as needed when liquid has evaporated and beans aren't completely covered, roughly every 2 hours. Cover and keep warm until serving.

By Big Rob and the Burritos

Southern Ham and Brown Beans
Dinner American

Southern Ham and Brown Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
200 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine beans, ham hock, onion, garlic, and water in a large stockpot.
  3. 3 Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
  5. 5 After 1 hour, return the pot to the stovetop and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors have blended and broth has thickened, at least 3 hours, or up to 6 hours.
  6. 6 During the last 15 minutes of simmering, transfer ham hock to a cutting board. Let sit until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes, then pull meat from the bone.
  7. 7 Return meat to the stockpot and discard the bone. Adjust seasonings to taste.

By SABRYSON

South Texas Borracho Beans
Side Dish American

South Texas Borracho Beans

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
105 min
Total
600 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Soak beans 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towel to drain, reserving the bacon drippings. Chop the bacon.
  3. 3 Drain and rinse pinto beans; transfer to a large pot. Pour enough water over the beans to cover by several inches Stir salt and garlic powder into the water; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add bacon, reserved bacon drippings, beer, cilantro, green onions, diced tomatoes, and jalapeno pepper to the water; bring mixture to a simmer and cook until the beans are completely tender, 90 minutes to 2 hours.

By CAL

Foiled BBQ Chicken with Corn on the Cob and Pinto Beans
Dinner American

Foiled BBQ Chicken with Corn on the Cob and Pinto Beans

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 large (12x18-inch) sheets aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place 2 drumsticks and 1 ear corn in center of each foil sheet; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Spoon barbecue sauce onto drumsticks. Drizzle butter onto corn. Divide beans among foil sheets.
  4. 4 Fold foil around chicken-corn-bean mixtures; loosely seal edges. Transfer foil packets to a baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at bones and juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Christina Egan

Terry's Texas Pinto Beans
Dinner American

Terry's Texas Pinto Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place clean pinto beans into a large pot; pour in chicken broth. Stir in onion, jalapeño, garlic, salsa, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring often, until beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours. Add water as needed to keep the beans moist.

By Fooddude

Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans
Dinner American

Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
855 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and pick over beans; place in a large bowl. Fill with cold water; soak beans 6 to 8 hours.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse beans; place in a slow cooker. Add 8 cups water to the slow cooker; stir in onion, garlic powder, bay leaves, black pepper, and onion powder. Place turkey leg in the slow cooker; cover.
  3. 3 Cook on Low setting for 6 hours. Stir in olive oil, add more water if beans are beginning to dry out; cook until beans are very tender, 2 hours more.

By pammy061372