Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
3h 30 min
Yields
12 servings
After soaking pinto beans overnight, slow cook them for two to three and a half hours for rich, satisfying southwestern flavours.
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ingredients
1 ½
cups pinto beans
2
tsp chili powder
1
tsp ground cumin
½
tsp paprika
¼
tsp cayenne
3
thick-cut slices of bacon, cut into thirds
3
cloves garlic
2
bay leaves
1
medium onion, diced
1
red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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directions
Step 1
Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.