Mexican Beans

Kidney and borlotti beans spiced up with jalapeños and Tabasco — a great side for chilli con carne or tortilla chips.

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Recipe Info
Servings: 4
Prep: 10m
Cook: 15m
Total: 25m
Ingredients
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2-3 small jalapeño or green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed (or 1 tsp garlic purée)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 400g tin kidney beans
  • 400g tin borlotti beans (or haricot beans)
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 3 tsp Tabasco Original Pepper Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp oil, for frying
  • Small pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and sauté the onion, chillies, red pepper and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and beans.
  2. Turn down to a low heat (add a splash of water if too dry) and add the remaining ingredients. Cover and leave for 10 minutes, checking and stirring regularly, adding a little water if needed.
  3. After about 10-12 minutes, turn off the heat and mash the beans with a potato masher or fork for a rough texture, or use a hand blender for a smoother one.
  4. Serve alongside a chilli con carne or with tortilla chips.