Pioneer Woman Pinto Beans

Submitted by Sheila the Great

"nothing as good or as simple as beans and cornbread. It also is a great start of the week menu item, leftovers can be used for a variety of different dishes."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 946.36 ml pinto beans
• 4 slice thick bacon (can Also Use Salt Pork, Or Ham Hock, Or Diced Ham)
• 4.92 ml salt
• 9.85 ml ground black pepper

directions

1. Rinse beans in cool water; pour into a pot, cover with water by 2 to 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add water to pot as needed. Beans should have a thick broth. Toward end of cooking time, add salt and pepper and season to taste. Don’t over-salt. For a variety try adding chili powder, garlic or Tabasco. Serve in a bowl with cornbread. Can serve with small bowls of grated cheese, chopped onions, chopped fresh jalapenos, sour cream, and/or cilantro.