Easy Ranch-style Beans Recipe For A Savory Tex-mex Side

"This ranch style beans recipe makes tender pinto beans simmered until creamy in a smooth tomato-chili sauce seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. The finished beans has a saucy, chili-forward texture that stays savory rather than sweet. It’s hands-off once simmering and works as a delicious side for Tex-Mex meals, barbecue, or make-ahead cooking. Tex-Mex is my go-to when we’ve got a lot of company coming over because it always seems to make everybody happy, from little kids to the grown-ups. This ranch-style beans recipe is one I come back to again and again because it turns out rich and saucy without feeling heavy, so it works as a side dish or an easy main. You start with dried pinto beans and let them simmer in a tomato-based chili sauce with simple pantry spices that cook down into something savory and satisfying, never sweet. These are the beans I like alongside barbecue, piled next to any Tex-Mex plate, or anytime I want a warm, filling dinner that doesn’t turn into a whole project."

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time2 hr