The Greatest Pinto Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups pinto beans
1 lb bacon , cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 a bell pepper, diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 sliced jalapenos

Directions:

Sort out any dark, oddly shaped or broken beans and rinse beans well.
Cover beans in water in a stock pot and bring to a boil, drain.
Cover with water again, about 2” above beans.
Add all remaining ingredients except salt. (you can use less bacon if prefered).
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered until beans are soft.
Add more water only if necessary; boil for approximately 2.5 - 3 hours.
The last half hour check often, the beans will start to stick to the bottom of the pot when they’re done.
Season with sea salt to taste.
To make refried beans take 4 cups beans and strain out excess juice.
Heat 2 tbs vegetable oil in a skillet.
Add beans and start mashing & stirring rapidly until beans are almost smooth. try with my steak picado recipe for a fantastic burrito!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	177.43 Kcal (743 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.59g	19%
Cholesterol	19.95mg	7%
Sodium	304.06mg	13%
Potassium	212.62mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.51g	3%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.77g	11%
Protein	6.94g	14%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	32mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.22 Kcal (859 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.56g	19%
Cholesterol	23.08mg	7%
Sodium	351.69mg	13%
Potassium	245.92mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.01g	3%
Sugars	1.06g	4%
Dietary Fiber	3.2g	11%
Protein	8.03g	14%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.6mg	12%
Calcium	37.1mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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