Pinto Beans With Mexican-style Seasonings

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®)
• 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 15 mins


• place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. let beans soak overnight.
• drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
• stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.