Pinto Bean Recipes

These pinto bean recipes range from classic sweet-and-savory barbecue beans to the taqueria mainstay of refried beans, underscoring their delectable versatility.

Two bowls and a pot of frijoles charros, on a stone background.

Frijoles Charros (Mexican Pinto Beans With Bacon and Chiles) Recipe

Perfect refried beans

Perfect Frijoles Refritos (Mexican Refried Beans) Recipe

A quick and easy chorizo and pinto bean chili in a cast iron pan.

Spicy Chorizo and Pinto Bean Chili

Overhead view of a black la chamba clay pot full of barbecue beans.

Smoky Barbecue Beans Recipe

Breakfast Torta With Bacon, Eggs, and Chipotle Guacamole Recipe

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Cemita Burger With Refried Beans, Chipotle Mayo, Avocado, and Oaxacan Cheese Recipe

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Spicy Vegan Refried Beans Recipe

Lavash triangles on a serving platter with dipping sauce.

Lavash Triangles

A vegan sope with refried beans, seeds, and dressed greens.

Vegan Sopes With Refried Beans and Salsa Verde

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