Food Mood:
Warm and Hearty |
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Cuisine:
Mexican |
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Servings: 6-8 |
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Ingredients |
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1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight 5 cups of water 2 tsp salt 6 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and finely diced* 2 Tbsp bacon drippings 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced |
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Method |
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| Place all the above ingredients in a large pot. Stir and bring to a boil. gently simmer for 2 hours while covered, stirring occasionally and adding boiling water if beans become very thick. Simmer for an additional 2-3 hours uncovered. They should become the consistency of soup (not oatmeal as they will be mashed). Mash with a potato masher and serve. | |