Classic Ranchero Beans

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can Black beans (cooked, drained)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 medium Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup Diced green chiles(optional)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Cook (25 minutes): Stir in smoked paprika and cumin, then add tomato sauce and green chiles. Simmer 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

4. 4

   Cook (25 minutes): Add black beans and 2 tbsp water if needed. Simmer 15–16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the beans.

5. 5

   Finish: Stir in lime juice and season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.