Side dishe for 8
Ranch-Style Pinto Beans
Pinto beans simmer with tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices, and broth until tender and richly seasoned.
$3.78for 4 servings
$0.95 per serving$3.78 for 4
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- 135 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried pinto beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3/4 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- kosher salt (optional)
- fresh cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion for 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the dried beans, vegetable broth, and crushed tomatoes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer for 115 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken the beans.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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