21 Reviews of Texas Pinto Beans

From: oxyk

On Jun 10, 2005

If ya don't want them too hot, put in one jalapeno pepper whole, instead of cut and let it cook the entire time. when the beans are done, discard the whole jalapeno.

From: MarlaM

On Jun 24, 2007

This was very good, but it seemed like it was missing just a little something. I think the amount of seasoning was good, but but it seemed like there was too much water. I used bottle of Bohemia beer and water to make up the 4 1 cups. I think next time I'll use the whole bottle of beer, but 1/2 to 1 cup less water. There was more than enough liquid, so I think that would help intensify the flavors. I cut back on the jalapenos. I put them in for the whole simmering time, and only used 1 chopped and 1 cut in half which I removed at the end of the cooking and I used a can of rotel instead of the fresh tomato, but the fresh tomato may have added a zing that the rotel couldn't. I took this to a father's day gathering and everyone liked them. Thanks for the recipe! **UPDATE** I used the leftovers to make refried beans, and they were so good! Just drizzled a bit of olive oil in a pan and added the beans. I mashed them with a fork and let most of the liquid cook out. I added just a little bit of fresh salsa. I think this may be my "go to" refried bean recipe - I don't care much for the canned kind. Thanks again!

From: newspapergal

On Nov 9, 2004

Really good, filling and flavorful. DH & I both agreed it's a solid 4 stars. I used 1 can of Rotel instead of the tomato (fresh ones looked awful here!), and I added a little more spice as the beans cooked — a couple dashes of crushed red pepper, a little garlic powder, & a dash or two of seasoned salt. The cooking time on the beans was PERFECT — this was only my 2nd attempt ever at cooking dried beans! Thanks, NurseDi

From: mandabears

On May 18, 2004

I tweaked this and it was delish. I used a can of Rotel, 3 container of REAL bacon pieces and added a small dash of liquid smoke and cooked it in crock pot. DH would give you 100 stars for this recipe

From: MRFNM

On Apr 9, 2007

Very tasty! Used ingredients as directed but cooked in my crock pot. Came out great! They didn't last long.

From: Risë

On May 31, 2002

WE love pinto beans (and live in Texas!) so we actually make them ALL the time. We used a can of rotel tomatoes for this, normally when we make our own we do not use any tomatoes but this was fun. Also, we did use a crockpot on low and let it cook all day stirring when we head home for lunch.

From: FruitLoop

On Jul 10, 2002

Made this last night for supper. We love pinto beans and hot/spicy food. So this was perfect for us. Just the right amount of heat. The bacon and onion are a big plus. Probably next time, I will try it in the crockpot like the other reviewer. Just to see what happens. Thanks for a terrific recipe.

From: Gail Blue Eyes

On Sep 9, 2002

These were fantastic Nurse Di. I made these for Labor Day because I have some real heat-seekers in my family. Very spicy and full of flavor. A keeper in our book Thanks for sharing this.

From: wisslbritches

On Jul 29, 2007

I wanted a quick pinto bean recipe and this foot the bill perfectly. I too used about 3/4 of a can of Rotel, drained, in place of the fresh tomato and 2 BIG fresh jalepenos. The rest was just as written. Had to simmer mine about 2 hours till tender. Came out just as expected. Cant wait for leftovers. Thank You!

From: Juenessa

On Sep 27, 2005

These beans were great! Thanks for a wonderful recipe.