Canned Black Beans Mexican Black Beans Food

CANNED BLACK BEANS | MEXICAN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until deepened in color.
• Stir in vegetables and water to the pan with a wooden spoon, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Place the lid atop and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
• Remove the lid and add the black beans along with the remaining ingredients and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

MEXICAN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, chili and cumin and sauté 30 seconds.
• Add beans and broth and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coarsely mash beans with potato masher.
• Continue boiling until thick, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
• I add the monterey jack cheese on top and microwave for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.

NEW MEXICAN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans in cool water and pick out any debris.
• For quick soak method, put beans large pot and cover with warm water, about 2 - 3 inches over the top of the beans. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover and let stand for one hour. Alternately, cover in cool water and let stand overnight.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and clear in color.
• Drain beans.
• Add beans to onion mixture and add chicken stock, water, spices and vinegar.
• Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until beans are soft. If beans are too soupy, uncover and bring to a low boil to reduce.
• Serve as a side with mexican dishes, or use in dips, refried, or with rice.

BACON BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Saute bacon until crisp, then set aside.
• Drain all except 1 T bacon grease.
• Saute onion and jalapeno in remaining bacon grease.
• Add all remaining ingredients except bacon and simmer until beans are hot and tomatoes have reduced a bit.
• Top with bacon pieces.
• If you like more spice you can either leave some seeds in the jalapenos or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.