creamy,spicy pinto's - cassies way

Name: Creamy,Spicy Pinto's - Cassies Way
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) dry pinto bean; 1 large ham hock, smoked; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped; 4 - 5 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 large jalapeno peppers, sliced ( with or without seeds, depending on whether you want heat ) i left the seeds ( optional ); - salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder to taste ( all optional ) i used 2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp cumin

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Nov 6, 2013

The title says it all...these beans have just the right heat, and are so, so creamy...I love serving these with a crunchy piece of cornbread and fried taters. If you're not into spicy...leave the spices and jalapeno's out...they will still be amazingly creamy and delicious. I also like to portion and freeze these using my vacuum sealer...they are freezer friendly... I hope you'll give them a try...:) My photos

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 4 Hr

method Stove Top

yield Several / Freezes well also

Ingredients

2 pounds dry pinto bean
1 large ham hock, smoked
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped
4 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
2 large jalapeno peppers, sliced ( with or without seeds, depending on whether you want heat ) i left the seeds ( optional )
- salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder to taste ( all optional ) i used 2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp cumin

How To Make creamy,spicy pinto's - cassies way

Step 1

Rinse your beans and sort. Place your beans in a stock pot; along with ham hock. Cover with water to 2 inches above the beans. Bring the beans to a boil; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Checking occasionally making sure they have enough water. Add more as needed, not too much though..you want them to have a nice creamy broth, not watered down.

Step 2

After the 2 hours; add your onion, garlic and peppers ( if using ). Cover and continue to simmer another 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Keep a check on the water. Add more if needed.
Step 3

Once the beans are nice and creamy with about 20 minutes left to cook; add your seasonings ( salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder ) optional. Stir to thoroughly combine.
Step 4

Test and make sure the beans are cooked. They should be nice and tender, and broth should have a nice creamy texture. Excellent served with a slice of cornbread...so, so good!
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