What Is Pinto beans, dried and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with pinto beans, dried? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 28 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (193g)Food group
Pinto beans, dried is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does pinto beans, dried weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 193 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 12 grams |
Related
Legumes and Legume Products
| In Chinese: | 斑豆，干 | |
| British (UK) term: | Pinto beans, dried | |
| en français: | haricots pinto, séchées | |
| en español: | frijoles pintos, secas |
Recipes using pinto beans, dried
There are 28 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Bob's Refried Beans
Bob's refried beans simmer dried pinto beans low and slow with bacon drippings and garlic, then mash and pan-fry until crusty and rich. Authentic Tex-Mex refried beans from scratch.
2 Meals in One: Crock-Pot Chalupa/Refried Beans
Hearty winter meal that warms you to your toes! Any leftovers can be used next day for lunch or a side dish for dinner.
Deluxe Nachos
Nachos from scratch, or make these nachos quick and easy by using store bought refried beans and tortilla chips.
5 Alarm Chili
5 alarm chili for serious heat-seekers: layered with jalapeno, serrano, scotch bonnet, chipotle, and pasilla chiles over slow-simmered beans and meat. A deep, smoky, blistering bowl of fire.
Eugenia's 27 Ingredient Chili Con Carn
Eugenia's legendary 27-ingredient chili with chopped sirloin, sausage, pinto beans, mushrooms, olives, and orange zest. A kitchen-sink chili that freezes beautifully.
Sen Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili
Senator Barry Goldwater's no-frills chili recipe with ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Five hours of low, slow simmering for deep, honest flavor.
Borracho Beans
Borracho beans (frijoles borrachos) with dried pinto beans simmered with pork and garlic, then sauteed with jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, and beer. Authentic Tex-Mex side dish.
Jack's Barbeque Pintos
Jack's barbecue pintos: dried pinto beans slow-simmered until tender, then finished with sauteed bacon, onions, garlic, and green chilies. Smoky, hearty cookout side that beats anything from a can.
Tin Plate Special - Rump Roast
Hearty Dutch oven rump roast braised low and slow with pinto beans, tomato sauce, peppers, and onions. This cowboy-style one-pot beef and bean dinner feeds a hungry crowd.
Anasazi & Pinto Beans with Hominy & Green Chiles
Southwestern bean stew with Anasazi and pinto beans, hominy, and roasted green chiles. Slow-cooked until creamy, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
Bean & Bacon Soup
Old-fashioned bean and bacon soup made with dried pinto beans, smoky bacon, carrots, celery, and a splash of vinegar at the end. Slow-simmered, hearty, and far better than the canned version.
Chili with Pinto Beans
From-scratch beef chuck chili with dried pinto beans, blended vegetables, tomato paste, and a slow 3-hour simmer. A big-batch recipe built for deep, layered flavor.
Chili of Penultimate Grooviness
Vegetarian three-bean chili with black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans, loaded with poblano peppers, cumin, and TVP for meaty texture. A big-batch vegan chili that feeds a crowd.
Oklahoma Beans & Cornbread
Oklahoma beans and cornbread simmers dried pinto beans low and slow with ham until thick and creamy, served with sliced raw onion and a wedge of cornbread. A hearty, frugal one-pot supper with deep flavor.
Pinto Three Chile Salsa
Pinto bean salsa with three dried chiles, dark beer, blackened tomatoes, and caramelized onion, pureed and re-fried in smoking-hot peanut oil. A deeply smoky, complex Mexican condiment.
Lady April's Renaissance Chili
Vegetarian chili with dried pinto beans, TVP, meatless meat crumbles, jalapenos, and cocoa powder for depth. A hearty, plant-based big-batch chili with serious spice and body.
Cowpoke Chili
Slow-simmered cowpoke chili loaded with pinto beans, slab bacon, ancho chilies, and serrano peppers. A hearty, smoky bowl of ranch-style comfort that warms you right down to your boots.
Bean Burrito Layers
Stacked flour tortillas layered with a spiced four-bean and lentil puree, melted Monterey Jack, and fresh garnishes. Think vegetarian Mexican lasagna, baked until bubbly.
Crockpot Southwestern Beef & Beans
Bring a Southwestern atmosphere to your crockpot with this simple and savory dish you will love.
Crockpot Southwestern Beef & Beans
A simple and savory dish that can be made in the convenience of your home, courtesy of your crockpot.
Buckshot Beans/Crockpot
A spicy, but savory dish made with pinto beans and smoked ham that tastes great after being left to simmer in a crockpot.
New Mexico Pinto Beans
Traditional New Mexico pinto beans slow-cooked with a meaty ham bone. Just 4 ingredients and old-school technique for creamy, unbroken beans in rich pot liquor.
Spicy Bean Dip
Spicy pinto bean dip made from scratch with dried beans, cumin, jalapeno, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. A bold, smoky Mexican-style dip loaded with garlic and heat.
Frijoles Borrachos('Drunken' Beans)
Frijoles Borrachos simmer dried pinto beans with beer, bacon, jalapenos, tomato sauce, cumin, and oregano until thick and tender. Authentic Mexican drunken beans from scratch.
