Mexican Black Beans

Name: Mexican Black Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce/425g) cans black beans, undrained*; 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small red or yellow onion, (diced); 4 garlic cloves, (chopped); 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, (diced**); ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; ½ teaspoon chipotle chile flakes or red pepper flakes***; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; 1 pound (454g) fresh tomatoes or 1 (14-ounce/400g) can of diced tomatoes; A glug of extra virgin olive oil****; A squeeze or two of lime juice; 1 cup (16g) fresh cilantro leaves and stems, chopped

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:35min

Mexican Black Beans just like the ones you love from Mexican restaurants but homemade! With a short list of budget-friendly pantry ingredients and 40 minutes, you can achieve gourmet flavors and the perfect creamy texture. Use them as a protein-packed addition in burrito bowls, tacos, nachos, and more!

Updated at: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:37:17 GMT