Nopalito’s Braised Beans

Braised beans are a nice staple to always have on hand. This is a great, fresh recipe that is so much better than anything canned. It is also fairly straightforward and makes a lot of braised beans! These would be great to go with tacos, rice, carne asada, enchiladas, and so much more. Feel free to top them with cilantro and cotija cheese as well.

Ingredients –

• 2 cups dried pinto beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 dried guajillo chile
• 1/4 of white onion

Cookbook – Nopalito

Tools –

• Large deep dish pan, pot, or dutch oven

Step 1 – Prepare the beans

Add the pinto beans, water, salt, chile, and onion to the pot.

Boil the ingredients over high heat. After, reduce the temperature so that the beans are simmering. Cover for an hour and a half and let simmer. The beans will be tender but not falling apart.

Drain as much excess liquid as you would like. Taste and add additional salt if needed. This is now ready to serve warm!

Ratings are below! Let me know what you think in the comments.

• Difficulty of ingredients to find – 4/5 stars – The guajillo chile will most likely be found at a Mexican grocery store
• Perceived difficulty going into the recipe – 1/5 stars – Did not seem too difficult
• Difficulty after recipe – 1/5 stars – Turned out to be pretty simple
• Time taken – 3/5 stars – Under two hours to complete
• Taste – 3/5 stars – Good dish
• Make again? 4/5 stars – Will make this again!