Pinto Beans

Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 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

Recipe

• 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.