Ranchero Beans

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb sliced bacon, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno chile, one seeded ribbed and chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with liquid
• 1 (12 ounce) can pinto beans, washed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes.
• 2 add the bacon and fry until crispy, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 3 transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
• 4 add the bay leaves, oregano, cumin, onions, chile, tomatoes and beans to the skillet.
• 5 cook the beans on a low flame for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 serve in hot bowls.