The easy Mexican beans are a quick, tasty, and nutritious dish, perfect for those who want to bring the typical flavors of Mexican cuisine to the table without complicating things in the kitchen. This simple recipe uses ingredients like sausage, red beans or borlotti beans, tomato paste, onion, garlic, and a mix of aromatic spices, including coriander and chili pepper.
Ideal for those who love flavorful dishes with only a few steps, Mexican beans are perfect as a main dish or served with rice or tortillas. Not only are they a great source of protein and fiber, but they are also an economical and healthy solution for any meal. If you’re looking for a quick, tasty recipe rich in authentic flavors, easy Mexican beans are the perfect choice.
Find out how to prepare them in just a few minutes!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Seasonality: All seasons, Fall, Winter
- Energy 538.12 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 26.91 (g) of which sugars 3.45 (g)
- Proteins 27.00 (g)
- Fat 36.62 (g) of which saturated 0.65 (g)of which unsaturated 0.53 (g)
- Fibers 9.65 (g)
- Sodium 3,116.92 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Easy Mexican Beans
- 10.6 oz borlotti beans (canned)
- 10.6 oz sausages
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Half onion
- Half clove garlic
- Half chili pepper
- Half teaspoon paprika
- Half teaspoon ground coriander
- to taste salt
Tools for Easy Mexican Beans
- 1 Skillet skillet
Steps for Easy Mexican Beans
Start by rinsing the beans well with a colander and setting them aside.
In a skillet, crumble the sausage after removing the casing and fry it well. Set aside and keep covered with plastic wrap.
In the skillet, sauté a drizzle of olive oil with chopped onion, chopped garlic, chili pepper, and spices (paprika and coriander). Now add the beans and let them absorb the flavors for two minutes before pouring half a cup of hot water and the tomato paste.
Lower the heat, cover with a lid, and let everything simmer well for about 10 minutes, adjusting the salt.
Now we can add the crumbled sausage and cook everything for another 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and let it thicken slightly while stirring. Our easy Mexican beans are ready.
How to serve Easy Mexican Beans
I prefer it in a tortilla passed on a griddle or served with white basmati rice.
Alternatively, we can serve it in a casserole along with toasted bread.
This dish is perfect to prepare in advance and then serve at the table at meal time. It is also excellent lukewarm.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What beans can I use?
For this easy Mexican beans recipe, borlotti beans, red beans, either dry or canned, are excellent. To save time, I recommend pre-cooked beans in glass jars or cans.
