Pinto Beans
Common pulse in northern Mexico, ideal for refried beans. Essential Mexican pantry ingredient, found in most traditional recipes.
Estimated retail price
~£1.99 / 500g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Pinto Beans, part of the pulses section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 11 recipes in our collection, including Charro Beans, Carne en su Jugo and Puerto Nuevo Lobster. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Pinto Beans
Sopas Y CaldosCharro Beans
StewsCarne en su Jugo
SeafoodPuerto Nuevo Lobster
GuarnicionesDrunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)
Sopas Y CaldosGallina Pinta (Sonoran Pinto Bean and Wheat Broth)
MeatsChipotle-Style Carnitas Bowl
Sopas Y CaldosChacales de Chihuahua
GuarnicionesNorthern Beans with Mexican Chorizo
Street FoodFrito Pie
Street FoodWalking Tacos
VeganoBean and Red Rice Burritos
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Dried beans and pulses keep for a year or more in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The older they are, the longer they need to soak and cook. Once cooked, they last three to four days refrigerated in their broth and freeze very well.
Substitutes
Between bean varieties (black, pinto, bayo) substitution is straightforward in most stews: the colour and a nuance of flavour change, not the technique.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Pinto Beans?
Pinto Beans is used in 11 recipes in our collection, such as Charro Beans and Carne en su Jugo. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Pinto Beans in the UK?
You can buy Pinto Beans online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Pinto Beans be stored?
Dried beans and pulses keep for a year or more in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The older they are, the longer they need to soak and cook. Once cooked, they last three to four days refrigerated in their broth and freeze very well.
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