Pinto Beans and Bacon

By lewolfe50

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb mesquite-flavored bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 cans (15.5 oz each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 can (12 oz) beer or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in saucepan.
2.Stir in onions and garlic; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is softened.
3.Add remaining ingredients except bacon; mix well. Reduce heat to medium; cook 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in all but 1/4 cup bacon. Crumble remaining bacon and sprinkle on top of beans. Serve immediately.