Pinto Beans with TexMex Flair
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Pinto Beans with TexMex Flair
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Doudlah Farms Organics Pinto Beans, cleaned & rinsed
- 2-(10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (or add chopped green chilis)
- ½ pound of bacon, cooked to crispy. Reserve some for garnish.
- ½ inch pieces of cubed ham (optional)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 –1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour enough water to cover by 2-3 inches above beans. Let soak overnight
Step 2
Drain beans, return to pot and pour in fresh water just to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon or ham, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
Step 3
Stir in cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are tender about 1 hour more.
Optional: Jalapenos diced in mixture and as garnish
Vegetarian Style: Eliminate the bacon and ham. Instead of fresh water pour vegetable stock over beans for flavor.