Loaded Pinto Beans and Cornbread 🫘🌽✨


 

"A hearty, flavorful dish combining tender pinto beans, smoky spices, and classic cornbread for the ultimate comfort food meal."

Ingredients

For the Pinto Beans:

  • 2 cups dried pinto beans (or 2 (15 oz) cans, rinsed and drained)
  • 6 cups water (if using dried beans)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced (optional, for heat)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled (optional, for smoky flavor)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

For the Cornbread:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar added)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions



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