Mexican beans and rice

Mexican beans and rice pairs tomato-seasoned rice with slow-cooked pinto beans and bacon. Finish the beans with cheese and serve the two dishes together as a comforting side or meal.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Mexican beans and rice pairs tomato-seasoned rice with slow-cooked pinto beans and bacon.
Keep the rice and bean ingredients separate.
Serve the beans whole with some broth instead of mashing them.

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Ingredients

Keep the rice and bean ingredients separate. The beans need enough water to stay covered as they cook; the rice uses the measured water listed in its ingredient group.

Two cups rice
1/3 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tomato
2 tomato bouillon cubes
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups pinto beans
1/2 pound bacon
1 onion
1 head garlic
3 chicken bouillon cubes
Cheese

How To Make Mexican beans and rice

Cook the rice

Put rice, sliced onion, chopped garlic, diced tomato, crumbled tomato bouillon, and 2 1/2 cups water in a rice cooker. Stir and cook according to the appliance instructions.

Prepare the beans

Sort and rinse the pinto beans. Soak overnight if desired, then drain. Place in the slow cooker with chopped bacon, halved onion, garlic head with its top trimmed, and chicken bouillon.

Slow cook the beans

Cover the beans with water. Cook on high for about six hours, until fully tender, checking liquid as needed.

Mash and serve

Remove the garlic skins and other inedible pieces. Drain excess broth as needed and mash the beans. Top with cheese and serve with the rice.

Recipe Variations

Serve the beans whole with some broth instead of mashing them.

Tips for Success

Check that the beans are fully tender before mashing.
Keep the rice and bean ingredients separate. The beans need enough water to stay covered as they cook; the rice uses the measured water listed in its ingredient group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the rice and beans cooked together?

No. Prepare the rice in a rice cooker and the beans in a slow cooker, then serve them together.

How can I change the serving or topping?

Serve the beans whole with some broth instead of mashing them.

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