Peppered Pinto Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the flour and butter in a large frying pan, mixing to make a roux. Keep cooking until it's biscuity brown, stirring continuously. Add the stock, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, sugar, bay and pepper, then season with salt. Bring to the boil, bubble for 2-3 mins, then add the beans and cook for 10 mins more. Can be made 1-2 days ahead; store in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together flour and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry leaves side of bowl. Form dough into 2 disks; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix filling ingredients.
• On well-floured surface, roll out dough disks until 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-inch rounds. Reroll scraps; cut out enough dough to make 12 rounds. For each empanada, spoon about 2 tablespoons filling onto center of dough round. Moisten edge with water; fold dough over to form crescent shape. Press edge with fork to seal. Brush top lightly with milk. Place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
• Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, place sauce ingredients. Cover; blend or process until thoroughly mixed. Spoon into serving bowl. Cover; refrigerate until serving. Serve sauce with warm empanadas.

Steps:

• Place pinto beans into a large bowl and cover with several inches of water; soak at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse before using.
• Place soaked pinto beans, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in a slow cooker; pour enough water over mixture to cover with several inches. Cook on Medium-Low, 4 to 6 hours. Season with salt and black pepper.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through.