Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans , rinsed
• 4 cups water , or as needed
• 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers , 10 ounce
• 0.5 pounds bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 yellow onion , chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder , or to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin , or to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder , or to taste
• 0.5 bunches fresh cilantro , chopped
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.

3. 3

   Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.

5. 5

   Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.

6. 6

   Stir cilantro and salt into beans simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

7. 7

   Serve and enjoy!