Mexican Beans

Ingredients

• 2.5 quartss water
• 2 pounds dried pinto beans
• 1 pound bacon , coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 medium ripe tomato , chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper , chopped
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine water and beans in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 hours, adding more water if necessary while beans cook.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown. Stir in onion; continue cooking until onion is tender. Stir in tomato and jalapeño; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in cilantro.

3. 3

   Stir bacon-onion mixture into beans; continue cooking until beans are soft, about 1 hour.