Restaurant Quality Beans

30 mins
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. 2Heat the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the Street Taco Barbacoa seasoning to the oil and butter.
  5. 5Add the Street Taco Barbacoa seasoning to the oil and butter.
  6. 6Add the Street Taco Barbacoa seasoning to the oil and butter.
  7. 7Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to bloom the spices.
  8. 8Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to bloom the spices.
  9. 9Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to bloom the spices.
  10. 10Add the chopped onion and diced jalapeño.
  11. 11Add the chopped onion and diced jalapeño.
  12. 12Add the chopped onion and diced jalapeño.
  13. 13Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are cooked down, about 8-10 minutes.
  14. 14Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are cooked down, about 8-10 minutes.
  15. 15Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are cooked down, about 8-10 minutes.
  16. 16Add the rinsed and drained beans to the pot and stir to combine.
  17. 17Add the rinsed and drained beans to the pot and stir to combine.
  18. 18Add the rinsed and drained beans to the pot and stir to combine.
  19. 19Add the water and chicken bouillon cube (or use chicken broth instead).
  20. 20Add the water and chicken bouillon cube (or use chicken broth instead).
  21. 21Add the water and chicken bouillon cube (or use chicken broth instead).
  22. 22Stir well to dissolve the bouillon.
  23. 23Stir well to dissolve the bouillon.
  24. 24Stir well to dissolve the bouillon.
  25. 25Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  26. 26Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  27. 27Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  28. 28Let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  29. 29Let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  30. 30Let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  31. 31Using a potato masher, mash some of the beans directly in the pot to thicken the mixture and create a creamier texture.
  32. 32Using a potato masher, mash some of the beans directly in the pot to thicken the mixture and create a creamier texture.
  33. 33Using a potato masher, mash some of the beans directly in the pot to thicken the mixture and create a creamier texture.
  34. 34Leave some beans whole for texture.
  35. 35Leave some beans whole for texture.
  36. 36Leave some beans whole for texture.
  37. 37Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  38. 38Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  39. 39Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Ingredients

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