Southwestern Beans

Name: Southwestern Beans
Ingredients: 16 oz. pkg. pinto beans (soak at least 8 hours to help prevent gas); 1 lb. bacon, cut up; 2 c. chopped onions; 3 gloves garlic; 16 oz. tomato sauce; 3 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt (add more for your own taste); 1/2 tsp. pepper (add more for your own taste); 3 Tbsp. cumin (add more for your own taste)

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

16 oz. pkg. pinto beans (soak at least 8 hours to help prevent gas)
1 lb. bacon, cut up
2 c. chopped onions
3 gloves garlic
16 oz. tomato sauce
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt (add more for your own taste)
1/2 tsp. pepper (add more for your own taste)
3 Tbsp. cumin (add more for your own taste)

Directions

1

Cover; simmer beans for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, until tender.
2

In large skillet, cook bacon, onions and garlic until bacon is crisp. Add bacon mixture and rest of ingredients.
3

Stir well.
4

Simmer, uncovered, an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
5

Makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings.