Pinto Bean Quick Chalupas

Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb pinto beans (or other bean of choice)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 4 slices bacon, uncooked and chopped
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (15 ounce) bag corn chips (such as fritos)
• tomato, diced
• lettuce
• guacamole
• sour cream
• shredded cheese
• salsa

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, put pinto beans and baking soda. cover with water until water level is at least 2-3 inches higher than the beans. let soak overnight.
• 2 drain and rinse beans. place in crockpot and cover with water such that the water level is about 1 inch higher than the beans.
• 3 add onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic, cajun seasoning, bacon, and boullion to crockpot.
• 4 cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• 5 before serving, place approximately 1 cup of corn chips for each serving desired in an oven safe container and warm for about 5 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees.
• 6 serve beans over warm corn chips and top with desired toppings.