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Homemade Ranch-Style Beans (Dry Version)

A from scratch ranch-style bean recipe made with dries pinto beans, slow simmered with tomato sauce and warm chili spices for deep, old-fashioned flavor.
Soaking time not included.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry pinto beans
  • 3 cups water (plus more if needed)
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt, adjust to taste
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper, adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. Soak beans overnight in water.
  2. Drain and add fresh water. Simmer until very tender (1½–2 hours).
  3. Drain most of the cooking liquid, leaving about 1/2 cup.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings.
  5. Simmer 15–20 minutes until saucy and well blended.

Notes

Notes: Cook Time (after 24 soaking)
  • Stove top - 1 1/2 to 2 hours
  • slow cooker - 6-8 hours
  • pressure cooker - 35 minutes