This weekend we grilled tri-tip and I made these homemade Mexican-style Beans with Bacon and Jalapeno, and they were so delicious. (Sidenote: Have you had a tri-tip roast before? I’ve heard it’s a regional cut of meat.) These beans are smoky with just a hint of jalapeno spice, and so flavorful! I just had to share the recipe. They are a perfect side dish, and just might be my new go-to potluck recipe. Perfect with a side of mexican rice!
Mexican-Style Beans with Bacon and Jalapeno
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Homemade mexican-style pinto beans flavored with bacon and jalapeno.
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups of dried pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon of Better Than Bullion chicken base or 2 chicken bullion cubes
- 8 strips of bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers diced with seeds removed
- Salt and pepper
- Cilantro - optional
Instructions
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Start by cooking diced bacon in a skillet. Set cooked bacon pieces aside and reserve bacon drippings in pan.
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Wash dried beans very well in a colander, transfer to large pot and add 10 cups of water, Better Than Bullion, and two tablespoon of bacon drippings.
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Bring all ingredients to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with lid. Let beans simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until tender. Stir occasionally while cooking and add more water if level gets lower than 1/2 an inch above the beans.
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Once beans are almost done, saute diced onions and jalapenos in remaining bacon drippings in original skillet until softened.
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Add onions and jalapenos to beans and continue simmering for about 20 minutes.
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Season beans with salt and pepper to taste. If using, stir in fresh chopped cilantro to taste. Serve with additional cilantro on top and chopped bacon.
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Hi Melissa! I’m stopping by to say hello beings we’re working together to give away the Dyson vacuum! This bean dish looks amazing! My son LOVES everything spicy. This would be a great dish for him!
Thanks so much Jeni!
Fantastic recipe (as always)!!!
Just about to make this for my other half’s birthday dinner but I was wondering if I could use turkey bacon instead.
It contains less sodium so is a little healthier (she’s on a diet…again!)
Keep up those awesome recipes coz I’m always looking for inspiration in the kitchen:)