Creamy One-Pot Pinto Beans

Creamy One-Pot Pinto Beans, a hassle-free Mexican dish perfect for any meal. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also requires no soaking, making it ideal for busy weeknights. With a hint of garlic and optional mozzarella cheese, these beans are a comforting addition to your table.

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 230 minutes

Overview

These one-pot pinto beans are a simple and delicious dish that doesn't require soaking the beans beforehand. They are creamy and easy to prepare, resembling refried beans without the frying. Perfect for a no-fuss meal with minimal cleanup.

Diet Type

Vegetarian (contains dairy if cheese is added)

Allergies

Dairy (if mozzarella cheese is used)

Cuisine

Mexican

Ingredients

• 6.25 Cups water
• 1 Cup condensed chicken broth
• 2 Pounds (lb) dried pinto beans
• 5 Cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 Red onion, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) red pepper flakes
• Pinch salt, to taste
• 8 Ounces (oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded (Optional)
• 16 Ounces (oz) container pico de gallo (Optional)

Steps

1. Combine 6.25 cups of water, condensed chicken broth, pinto beans, minced garlic, minced red onion, and red pepper flakes in a large saucepan. Season with salt to taste.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are soft, about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Add more water as needed to prevent the beans from drying out.
3. Once the beans are cooked, mash them with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
4. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and pico de gallo before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your creamy and flavorful one-pot pinto beans!