Beef & Bean Enchiladas
These tried-and-true enchiladas are just what you need on rushed weeknights. Myra Innes — Auburn, Kansas
Brisket ‘n’ Bean Burritos
This easy recipe is stuffed with not one, but two kinds of meat: smoky bacon and tender beef brisket. —Ruth...
Spicy Three-Bean Chili
“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...
Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza
My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty...
Fast Refried Bean Soup
This recipe combines the ease of canned ingredients with the heartiness of chili. It will fill you up on cold...
Chorizo Bean Dip
With its zesty Mexican flavors and tempting toppings, this dish is the first to empty on the appetizer table. I...
Mushroom Bean Burritos
“The whole family will love this. The filling can be used for tacos, nachos, enchiladas or salads.” —Trisha Kruse, Eagle,...
Black Bean and Beef Tostadas
You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It's also easy to double for...
Chicken Chimichangas
Crispy outside with gooey cheese inside, this homemade Mexican favorite had our testers saying, “Hello, delicious!” Pair with Spanish rice...
Mexican Layer Dip
This adaptable Mexican layer dip is like a magnet to hungry guests at our family get-togethers and casual parties. It’s...
Chorizo and Eggs Ranchero
For a festive Mexican breakfast, we do chorizo and huevos rancheros. Add refried beans and cheddar, and serve everything in...
Jamaican Ham and Bean Soup
"Island vacation in a bowl” might be the best way to describe this hearty soup. A splash of lime juice...
Bean ‘N’ Beef Crescent Pie
"My husband loves this meal," writes Marla Miller from Englewood, Tennessee. Convenient crescent roll dough is the quick crust for...
Skinny Tortilla Soup
"Chock-full of healthy ingredients, this tasty soup makes a warming lunch or dinner," Sharon Adams of Columbus, Ohio suggests. "Plus,...
Fiesta Dip
Rhonda Cowden from Quincy, Illinois sprinkles a warm creamy bean mixture with colorful toppings to create an effortless appetizer. "This...
Refried Beans and Rice
My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...
Refried Bean Soup
“My husband and I love the flavor of this yummy soup,” Barbara Dean relates from Littleton, Colorado. “It’s very quick...
Cheesy Bean Dip
Folks always seem to flock to the snack table when the lineup includes this refried bean dip. When my brother-in-law...
Refried Bean Tostadas
For a change of pace, you can substitute purchased tostada shells for tortillas or add more lettuce and use taco...
Refried Bean Nachos
Cumin and cayenne pepper jazz up homemade chips in these no-fuss nachos from the Light & Tasty Test Kitchen. Topped...
Refried Bean Enchiladas
These yummy meatless bundles are so fast and easy to prepare. The recipe, which came from my sister-in-law, is a...
Bean Burritos
I always have the ingredients for this cheesy burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the...
7-Layer Bean Dip
To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I like to call it...
South of the Border Dip
Sometimes I double the recipe and serve it as a meal with chopped tomato, sliced avocados and sliced black olives.—Sandy...
Fiesta Appetizer
This dip is always a big hit with men—maybe because of the hearty blend of flavors. It stands up great...
Bean & Cheese Quesadillas
My son doesn't eat meat, so I created this recipe as a way for me to cook one meal for...
Pigs in a Poncho
For pigs in a blanket Mexican style, we add refried beans and green chiles. Spice it up even more with...
Bean & Bacon Griddle Burritos
These griddle burritos with bacon and veggies make an awesome hand-held meal. I use fresh pico de gallo when I...
Super Nacho Appetizer
Mexican food is popular for potluck gatherings here in South Texas, and this dish always brings "oohs" and "aahs". It's...
Spanish Omelet
Wake up your taste buds with the yummy flavors of warm refried beans, salsa and shredded cheese in 15 minutes...
Beef and Bean Burritos
This recipe made it through the pickiest taste testers: my kids! They absolutely hate beans, but love, love, love these...