I have black beans,pinto beans,and red beans soaking right now .I usually put them in a crock pot and cook them,I put onions and peppers in them also,and have also put in tomatoe paste and salsa ,fresh tomatoes ..cumin,chili powder ,pepper..I have just been making this on the fly and not really following a recipe..and it taste ..ok..I guess.but I would like a really good authentic Mexican recipe so that i can cook these beans up and make them fantastic tasting..any good recipes out there ? Southwest or Mexican style please...i don't mind hot..either..but not blazing hot

It sounds like you have created a really good recipe on your own just add some ground beef! It is perfectly fine to not follow recipes when you cook and you seem to have a pretty good idea of what tastes good together! But...here are some for you to check out. The website is really good too! www.allrecipes.com Here is a 5 star rated chili recipe from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 cup chili powder DIRECTIONS Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble. In a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (Note: If using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.) Did you know Allrecipes Southwestern bean and rice salad INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked long-grain rice, cooled 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 medium green pepper, diced 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained 1/3 cup lime juice 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine the rice, beans, green pepper and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Toss before serving. Nutritional Analysis: One serving (

American Mexican Beans Servings [Reset] Keys : Usa American States North American Mexican Mexico Mex Central American Ingredients : 1lrgCan, (20 oz.) frijoles 1/2lbSharp cheddar cheese, grated 1lrgOnion, (or 2 medium ones), chopped 1tblSalsa jalapena Method : * "Salsa jalapena;" is a fiery condiment made with ripe jalapeno chilis. * It can be replaced in this recipe with any hot sauce that suits the taste. * Combine all the ingredients and cook thoroughly over very low heat. Be very careful, since it burns easily. Aztec Black Beans [Reset] Keys : Crockpot Casserole Legumes Southwestern Mexican Mexico Mex Central American Ingredients : 1lbdried black beans (or turtle beans) 1jarsalsa (16 ounce) (your favorite kind) water Method : * Rinse beans, removing any foreign objects. Place in a large bowl and cover with water and allow to soak at room temperature overnight. * Drain beans and place in a crockpot with the salsa and stir. Add enough water just to cover the beans. Cover and cook on low all day, 8 - 10 hours. * Yield: 10 - 12 side dish servings or 6 - 8 main dish servings. * These freeze well. * NOTES : Usually I cook beans with tomatoes only when i want the beans to stay a little hard. But here, it cooks 8 - 10 hours. so maybe it does make a something that can be served with rice or as a dip with tortillas....[PatH ] * An easy crockpot dish using just two ingredients for delicious flavorful beans without any fat. You must soak the beans the night before. Beans Mexicana Servings [Reset] Keys : Ingredients : 2canKidney beans + their juice 1cupUncooked long grain brown rice 2lrgOnions, chopped 2lrgGreen peppers, chopped, up to 3 1cupCooked seitan, cut into small pieces 5lrgRed tomatoes, chopped, up to 6 4lrgCloves garlic, minced 1tspCumin, up to 2 1tspDried oregano, (or 1 Tb fresh chopped) 1xDried whole chipotle, (smoked jalapeno)* 2 1/4cupVeggie broth Method : * Saute onions, peppers, and garlic in a 1/4 cup of the veggie broth until soft. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. * *Note: Leave the chipotle whole so you can fish it out if you wish.