ranch style beans

Make your own ranch style beans at home! This recipe is easy and tastes just like the store-bought version. Great for meals and side dishes.

Copyat Ranch Style Beans

pinto beans (3 cans, about 1 pound dry pinto beans)

onion (chopped)

chili powder (or more to taste)

sugar (optional)

garlic powder

cumin

smoked paprka

red pepper

tomato paste

chicken stock (may need more)

salt

Soak and cook the pinto beans if using dry.

Drain and rinse canned pinto beans.

Add the pinto beans and the onion to a saucepan.

Add the remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil.

Turn heat to low and cover.

Simmer, stirring occasionally and adding chicken stock or water to keep from sticking as needed.

Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the onion is cooked and soft.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Tender pinto beans, zesty spices, and a thick gravy all come together in this simple, affordable, and easy recipe for homemade Ranch Style Beans!

Ranch Style Beans

(16 oz) package dried pinto beans

water

onion,

garlic,

chili powder

paprika

brown sugar

black pepper

Cayenne pepper, optional, for heat, to taste

Optional,

Rinse beans. Place in a large pot and cover with 7 cups of water. Let stand 6-8 hours, or overnight. Drain and return beans to pot.

Add 1 quart (4 cups) of fresh water to the pot with the beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 ½ hours (or until beans are tender). Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1 ½ hours longer (until beans are tender and gravy is thick). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

You do not need to soak the beans. Simply place the dry beans, onion, garlic, tomato paste and seasonings in the slow cooker. Add 7 cups of water and stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or until the beans are tender.

ALTERNATIVE SLOW COOKER METHOD:

The canned Ranch Style beans use garlic powder and onion powder instead of fresh onion and garlic cloves so I think the homemade variety should use the same for convenience.

This recipe is a keeper!! 
I made a few minor alterations and used the crockpot method.  In place of 4 cups of the 7 cups of water, I used vegetable broth. My paprika is smoked paprika which I really enjoy.  I also added 1.5 pounds of browned ground beef toward the end of cooking. Thank you so much.

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