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Texas Pinto Beans
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 130 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is not for the timid. Got this recipe while visiting San Antonio, TX. My DH and I love it but we love hot and spicy food
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package dried pinto beans
4 1/2 cups water
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bacon, slices cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium tomato, diced
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded,and chopped
Directions:
1. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water 2 inches above beans.
2. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute; cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour; drain.
3. Bring beans, 4 1/2 cups water, and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven.
4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender.
5. Add tomato and jalapeno pepper, and simmer mixture for 30 more minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com