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Pinto Beans

Cuisine: Mexican
Type: Vegetables
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups 948mlWater
2 cups 320g / 11ozPinto or black beans - 1 lb
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozOnion; chopped - 1 med
1/4 cup 59mlVegetable oil
1 teaspoon 5mlSalt
1 teaspoon 5mlCumin seed
2   Garlic - crushed
1   Bacon - slice

Recipe Instructions

Mix the water, beans, and onion in a 4-quart Dutch oven. Cover and heat to boiling. Boil 2 minutes and remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour.

Add just enough water to the beans to cover. Stir in the remaining ingredients and heat to boiling. Cover and reduce the heat.

Boil gently, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, about 2 hours, (add water during the cooking time if necessary); drain the beans.

Beans can be covered and refrigerated up to 10 days.

Source:
Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken

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