Pinto Beans

Name: Pinto Beans
Ingredients: 4 cups dried pinto beans; 4 slices thick slab bacon, cut into 1 inch slices; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; chili powder; cayenne pepper; garlic powder; oregano; sour cream; fresh cilantro; chopped red onion; grated cheese; pico de gallo

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 cups dried pinto beans
4 slices thick slab bacon, cut into 1 inch slices
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
chili powder
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
oregano
sour cream
fresh cilantro
chopped red onion
grated cheese
pico de gallo

Directions

1

Rinse beans well and place in a large pot with the bacon; pour water over the top.
2

Use enough water to cover the beans by 1-2 inches.
3

Bring to a boil over med-high heat, reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 2-3 hours.
4

If liquid seems to evaporate to quickly, add more water during cooking process.
5

Beans are done when tender without much bite to them.
6

Add salt and pepper, stir, and taste.
7

Adjust seasonings as necessary, add in other seasonings as desired.
8

Serve with garnishes of choice.