Ingredients

  • 500 grams pinto beans dried
  • hot water
  • 200 grams onion cut into wedges
  • 1 ⅓ cloves garlic
  • 1 ⅓ slices bacon, streaky
  • ⅔ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ⅔ tablespoons chili powder
  • ⅔ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 4 tablespoons parmesan Regiano cheese grated

Directions

Sort beans. Place beans in bowl, cover with hot water let stand 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse well. Add fresh hot water to cover generously. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add onion, garlic and bacon. Cover with lid ajar and simmer 2 hours. When beans cooked, add salt. Simmer 4 hours longer or until beans are very tender. Add water as needed. Add chili powder and cumin to some bean liquid. Combine with beans. Allow to sit for a few hours. Garnish with cheese.

Notes
Serving Ideas:great to add to chili con carne


Categories
Dishes, Side
Keywords
Side Dishes
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