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Authentic Mexican Beans

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
240 min
TOTAL TIME
260 min
SERVINGS
24 servings
Dinner Mexican
Authentic Mexican Beans
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds dried pinto beans
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1
Combine the legumes with an ample amount of liquid in a substantial cooking vessel.
2
Bring this mixture to a rolling boil, then decrease the heat and let it simmer for approximately 3 hours.
3
Throughout the cooking process, replenish the liquid as needed to maintain an optimal consistency.
4
In a separate, large pan, cook the cured meat over medium heat until it begins to develop a rich brown color.
5
Introduce the chopped vegetable into this pan and continue cooking until it reaches a tender state.
6
Add the crushed fruit and spicy pepper to this mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7
Remove the pan from the heat source, then stir in the fresh herb.
8
Combine this flavorful mixture with the legumes and continue cooking for another hour, or until the legumes have achieved a soft texture.