3 Bean Recipes with Ree Drummond | The Pioneer Woman | Food Network

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:31:50 +0000

Beans don’t have to be boring! From basic beans to Tex-Mex or Cajun-inspired, the Pioneer Woman has got you covered.

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Bean Trio
RECIPE COURTESY OF REE DRUMMOND
Level: Easy
Total: 6 hr 55 min (includes soaking time)
Active: 25 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

Best Basic Beans:
1 pound pinto beans, rinsed
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Cheddar
1/4 cup diced red onion
Tex-Mex Beans:
1 cup jarred jalapenos with juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
Hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup guacamole
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Cajun Beans:
6 ounces andouille sausage, diced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon crushed chile flakes
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions

For the best basic beans: Cover the beans with cold water to cover by 1 inch, and soak at least 3 hours or up to overnight.

Rinse the beans and place them in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Top with the garlic, bacon, bay leaves, onion, salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, then mix and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cover the pot halfway (meaning, don't place the lid tightly on the pot) and cook until the liquid is thick and the beans are tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. (Continue to simmer if it needs more time.)

Serve topped with grated Cheddar and diced red onion.

For the Tex-Mex beans: Follow the basic beans recipe above, adding the jalapenos, chili powder and hot sauce with the bacon and other ingredients. Simmer the beans according to the directions above. Serve topped with a dollop each of guacamole, salsa and sour cream.

For the Cajun beans: Follow the basic beans recipe above, adding the andouille sausage, paprika, chile flakes and thyme with the bacon and other ingredients. Simmer the beans according to the directions above. Serve topped with sliced green onions.

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3 Bean Recipes with Ree Drummond | The Pioneer Woman | Food Network