Ranchero Beans

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb sliced bacon, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno chile, one seeded ribbed and chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with liquid
• 1 (12 ounce) can pinto beans, washed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper