Ranchero Beans Recipes

RANCH BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add 1 qt. water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours longer.

RANCHERO BEANS

Steps:

• Sort the beans, toss out all the rocks and imperfect beans. Rinse beans and place in a pot. Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 1 1/2 hours, adding water if needed.
• Add remaining ingredients, making sure water covers everything. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
• Taste the beans and broth together in a spoon. If it is not spicy enough for you, dice the jalapeño or add a few drops of Tobasco to taste.
• Serve in a cup or bowl.

RANCHERO BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the bacon and fry until crispy, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
• Add the bay leaves, oregano, cumin, onions, chile, tomatoes and beans to the skillet.
• Cook the beans on a low flame for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve in hot bowls.

RANCHER BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the presoaked beans over medium heat for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Preheat the pit to 210 degrees F.
• In a hotel pan, combine the beans, ham, sugar, cumin, jalapenos, chili powder, garlic, onions and peppers. Cover with aluminum foil and cook overnight on the pit.
• Transfer to a serving dish, and serve.

RANCHERO BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the bacon and fry until crispy, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Add the bay leaves, oregano, cumin, onions, chile, tomatoes and beans to the skillet. Cook the beans on a low flame for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot in bowls.

PINTO BEANS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Cook beans until tender, but not completely soft (30-40 minutes).
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crishp and browned. Spoon off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat.
• Add onion, red and green pepper and garlic.
• Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft.
• Dran beans and stir into skillet with cumin, thyme, broth and bay leaf.
• Simmer uncovered over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated and beans are soft, 10-15 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

RANCHO BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Mix pork and beans, kidney beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir hamburger mixture into bean mixture. Pour hamburger-bean mixture into prepared casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 45 minutes.