Restaurant Quality Beans

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the Street Taco Barbacoa seasoning to the oil and butter.
  3. 3Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to bloom the spices.
  4. 4Add the chopped onion and diced jalapeño.
  5. 5Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are cooked down, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. 6Add the rinsed and drained beans to the pot and stir to combine.
  7. 7Add the water and chicken bouillon cube (or use chicken broth instead).
  8. 8Stir well to dissolve the bouillon.
  9. 9Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  10. 10Let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. 11Using a potato masher, mash some of the beans directly in the pot to thicken the mixture and create a creamier texture.
  12. 12Leave some beans whole for texture.
  13. 13Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 packet @StreetTaco Barbacoa seasoning blend
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, diced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

Dutch ovenheavy-bottomed potpotato masher

Tips

  • Using a chicken bouillon cube or chicken broth makes a world of difference for restaurant-quality beans.
  • Mash some of the beans directly in the pot to thicken the mixture and create a creamier texture, while leaving some whole for texture.