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Ranch Style Beans Recipe

Renee' Groskreutz
This is how to make homemade ranch style beans from scratch. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. of dried pinto beans
  • 6 ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 15 oz. can of tomatoes or 2 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup of water
  • 6 cups of beef broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak your beans overnight to soften them.
  • Cook the anchos over medium-heat in a skillet. Be sure to cook them on both sides. 
  • After the anchos are cooked place them in a bowl of warm water. Soak them for 30 minutes.
  • Next, cook the diced onion with canola oil for 10 minutes on medium-low heat. 
  • Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the garlic, cooked onion, tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, water and ancho chilies into a blender. Blend until a puree is formed.
  • Add the beans, beef broth and puree to a pot. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Then place a lid on the pot and turn the temperature to low.
  • Cook until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally. 
  • Serve hot.
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