Here's what you need:
- 1lb bag dried pinto beans
- water
- 1 can Rotel
- garlic salt (to taste)
- dried cilantro (to taste)
- garlic powder (to taste)
- onion powder (to taste)
- chili powder (to taste)
The reason the spices say "to taste" is simply because everyone likes their beans a bit different. I suggest starting with 1/2 tsp and work your way up!
***NOTE***Prep time is 24 hrs for beans to soak
1. First thing you need to do is soak your beans...this will take all night long! Put all your beans into a sauce pan and fill up with water. Make sure your water fully comes over the top of all the beans. Cover and leave overnight!
2. In the morning, rinse your beans. Just grab a strainer and while water is running over the beans use your hands to sift through the beans making sure you get them clean.
3. Once your beans are nice and clean you can start them cooking...cover them again with water add in your spices (I like to add any salts close to the end of cooking, that way they are not over salted!)
See how different they look after you soak them!?
You can also add meat at this time if you prefer...anything from bacon (YUM) to a chorizo sausage!
4. Bring them to a boil, turn down your burner to a low to low/med heat. These will cook most of the day. The only thing you will want to make sure of is that your water lever stays just above the beans. You will also need to stir about every hour-hour and a half.
I was getting some "help" from my sweet little boy!
And speaking of this little boy...he likes beans so I usually take some out right before the following step for him!
A nice blend in the pureer and he is all set for dinner!
5. Once your beans are where you would like them (I like them ALMOST "refried") you will add in the Rotel and salts.
6. Let this cook for another 30 min or so and allow the liquid to thicken a little...then add rice or cornbread and eat eat eat!
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