Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings
Description
Pinto beans, bacon, and tomatoes with green chiles simmer with Mexican-inspired spices in this flavor-packed recipe that makes a hearty side dish or main.
Ingredients
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1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
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4 cups water, or as needed
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2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
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1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
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1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
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1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
3
Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover.
4
Add tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
5
Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.
6
Stir cilantro and salt into beans simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.
7
Serve and enjoy!