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Pinto beans are a must-have ingredient for lots of popular dishes, including refried beans, chili, or pintos with ham hocks. So whether you're wanting to whip up up a Southern dish, or head south of the border with your meal, we've got you covered. If your pantry has a few cans of pintos or a dried bag, you can find a way to use them with our 12 delicious pinto beans dinner recipes.
Beef, Bean, and Beer Chili
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Photo by Chef John
Go beyond your basic chili with the addition of beer, cocoa powder, and ancho chiles for a stand-out dish. This is the perfect accompaniment for grilled hot dogs or burgers.
Seven Layer Tortilla Pie
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"Looks like a pie, cuts like a pie, and tastes like a little bit of Southwestern heaven," says recipe creator KDCG.
Best-Ever Texas Caviar
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Photo by Nicole Myers
Fresh and flavorful, this easy dip is a lighter way to serve pinto beans. Don't forget to have tortilla chips on-hand for dipping.
Quick and Easy Refried Beans
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Forget the canned stuff. Easily whip up your own refried beans with this simple recipe. Use it in tacos, enchiladas, or as a side dish.
Pork Chalupas
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This recipe makes a lot of servings, so make sure you're feeding a group or get ready to freeze half for dinners down the road.
Frijoles a la Charra
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This classic Mexican dish gets a depth of flavor from bacon, jalape?os, and a can of beer. Recipe creator KIM93306 says, "This recipe is great to serve along with enchiladas or to take to a barbecue or potluck."
Mexican Goulash
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"Very good, almost a one-pot complete meal," says reviewer Edie. "Kid-friendly, too."
Southern Ham and Brown Beans
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Photo by Angela F.
Recipe SABRYSON says, “This is the same recipe my mother’s side of the family has been making for years, with my own special touch. Serve it with all of the fixin’s. It goes great with cornbread, fried potatoes and fried cabbage.”
Mexican Cornbread Salad
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Photo by Mitzi Ponce Keys
Use your trifle dish for more than dessert with this beautiful salad. Layers of pinto beans, cornbread, veggies, and ranch combine for a colorful recipe.
Vegetarian Tortilla Stew
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No one will miss the meat in this hearty vegetarian stew. Beans and tortillas cook until tender in a tangy sauce. The secret ingredient to the broth? Green enchilada sauce.
Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls
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Enjoy all the taste of a burrito bowl, but with a fraction of the carbs. Seasoned riced cauliflower makes a great rice alternative that pairs well with the pinto beans, fajita veggies, and cotija cheese.
Kiki's Borracho (Drunken) Beans
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“Love this recipe! I’ve made it with and without the beer and it’s great both ways,” says yummy_mummy. “I’ve served it with chorizo, but also made a meal of the beans alone.”
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