27 thoughts on “Make Your Own Pinto Bean Seasoning Mix – It’s Easy!”

1. DThunderGunB at

   I love this recipe my only addition to it is 2TBS of chicken bullion powder. Other than that this is the best recipe I have found. Also, your family will devour the pintos with the addition of the chicken billion, some fried potatoes on the side and some buttered cornbread to top it off…oh and a thick ham steak diced up into the pot when you start your beans in the crock pot. I’m already hungry just writing this down lol

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      Glad you enjoyed the seasoning mix too. I love that homemade mixes can be tweaked in any number of ways to personalize to your family’s tastes. Enjoy! ~TxH~

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2. Rick Miller at

   
   I was shared this recipe from a friend, sounds really delicious

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      I keep a larger container of this pinto bean seasoning mix at the ready to make flavorful pintos quick. There are always compliments from our guests. (blush) You’ll love it as much as we do! ~TxH~

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3. Jeanie C at

   
   This is now my go- to bean seasoning. Fabulous!

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      Us too Jeanie! So easy, so delicious, so homemade! ~TxH~

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4. Jessica at

   
   Are the measurements used in this recipe what you would use to cook 2 lbs of dry beans? I see 3TBLS per pound and it looks like this would make just over 6TBLS of seasoning so was considering dumping the full recipe in with my 2 lbs of beans so I don’t have a scant amount leftover. Excited to try this! I have tried making pinto beans multiple times and they never seem to come out quite right.

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      I’ve never used more than the 3 Tbsp measurement per pound of dry beans. But then again as soon as my pinto seasoning jar level drops I make another double batch of the seasoning – I use it often. I brought pinto beans to a family gathering last weekend and everyone was asking, “Who made these BEANS! And can I have the recipe??” Gotta love it! BUT, I sprinkle this seasoning on other things so maybe you can do that to use up the rest? (ie: seasoning for burritos, roasted chickpeas, tacos, etc) ~TxH~

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5. Joan at

   
   This is the best pinto bean seasoning ever ! I made several batches in a quart jar so I never run out when I need it Pinto beans seasoned this way make the best refried beans.

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      Joan, I’m so glad you like this seasoning as much as we do. Like you, I usually make up enough to put in a jar so it’s ready and waiting for my next pot of pintos! RancherMan only wants pinto beans seasoned this way. 🙂 ~TxH~

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   2. Curtis McDaniel at

      My Aunt jas been using this recipe for years. Don’t know where she got it but this is how she taught me to make beans. I do my own thing by doubling all the ingredients except salt and add 1 pack of sazon goya and use monk fruit sweetener in place of sugar. My wife wont eat any other beans

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      1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

         The beauty of homemade seasonings – easy to adjust to individual tastes. Gotta love it! ~TxH~

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6. Thelma Briggs at

   
   This seasoning is perfect for flavorful homemade pinto beans. I make a double batch of this pinto bean seasoning and keep it in a jar in my spice cabinet. 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!

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7. Angela at

   
   Oh, my Lord! Thank you! The flavor of this is phenomenal. More than 5 stars, and being printed to go into my must have recipes for if the grid goes down or we lose internet. Fabulous spice mix!!!

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      🙂 Thank you, Angela – we enjoy it too! And my pintos always get compliments with many asking what the secret is. (ssssssshhhhhh… I won’t tell if you won’t! haha) ~TxH~

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8. Krista D at

   I use this recipe when I can any dried beans and lentils. I am short of time during the week. Work full time, take care of my disabled husband, and grandsons. With my son and daughter-in-law I cook most meals. They are very good cooks often not home yet at meal time prep. Grabbing a jar or 2 off the shelf is so helpful or other home canned foods. I use to buy the jar, your recipe is better than the one I had.

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      Well aren’t you as sweet as peaches, Krista – thank you for your kind words. RancherMan really loves this pinto seasoning as well. It’s all we use here on the Homestead. 🙂 ~TxH~

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9. Andrea Gerber at

   This looks like exactly what I am looking for, for canning seasoned beans. Do you have a guess as to how much seasoning you’d use on a pint (2 cups) of cooked beans, or about a half cup dry? I’d love to try this.

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

      Ya know Andrea, I’ve never canned beans before (I KNOW! LOL) But I’d think you could divide the 3 Tablespoon seasoning measurement for a 1-lb bag of dry beans shown in the post by the number of jars you divide it into? Sounds about right to me anyway. You’ll love this pinto bean seasoning, it’s a favorite around here. Enjoy! ~TxH~

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10. Miss B at

    This sounds yummy. I’m thinking the leftovers would be a great nacho topping. Do you add in the seasoning once the beans are mostly cooked, or do you add the seasoning when you begin cooking the beans?

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

       I add everything at one time – sauteed onions if using, dried but soaked beans, this seasoning mix, broth or water. I typically cook the beans in my instant pot for 30 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes, finally quick release. They turn out perfectly every time! ~TxH~

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       1. Judy at

          Do you add any meat with the beans?

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          1. Texas Homesteader Post author at

             Ya know Judy – you certainly could. But I never do. When I’m making pintos I’m either making them as beans with rice & cornbread or as a side dish or ingredient in another dish. But I’m thinking smoked sausage or ground beef would be good too. ~TxH~

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             1. Catherine at

                Hi TxH, What is the ratio of beans and liquid? I have 4 cups of soaked beans I want to cook in the Instant Pot and I’m unsure about the amount of liquid or stock to add.
             2. Texas Homesteader Post author at

                Hi Catherine. My ratio for this pinto bean seasoning is 3 tablespoons of seasoning for each pound measure of dry, unsoaked pinto beans (there are approximately 3 cups of dry unsoaked beans per pound). But like you I soak my pintos before cooking. So after soaking my beans I drain, rinse & cover soaked beans with broth to about 1″ – 1.5″ over the level of soaked beans in the pot then add my seasonings before cooking. Here is the post for my Instant Pot pintos –> https://texashomesteader.com/instant-pot-pinto-beans/ ~TxH~
             3. Brenda at

                
                I am a southern cook and have always cooked my dried pinto beans (after the soak over night) in a crock pot with a country ham hock (not smoked). With this meat, I only needed 1 tablespoon of your spice mixture which added so much flavor to the beans After 7-8 hours cooked on low, they were perfect with an iron skillet full of cornbread! Thank you for sharing your pinto bean seasoning recipe.
             4. Texas Homesteader Post author at

                Thanks for weighing in, Brenda. What could be better to a southern girl’s menu than homemade pintos & cornbread??!! 🙂 ~TxH~

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