Perfect Pinto Beans

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 3 thick-cut slices Bacon

• Produce

  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 1/2 lbs Pinto beans
  • 1 Red bell pepper

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds pinto beans
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon 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

Directions

• Directions Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.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. Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond CATEGORIES: Side Dish View All Course Side Dish