HACIENDA COLORADO-STYLE BEANS ALA CHARRA

Hacienda Colorado-style Beans Ala Charra image

Provided by Major K.

Categories Beans

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs dried pinto beans
3 quarts water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 lb smoked bacon
1 large white onion, diced
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 -2 drop liquid smoke

Steps:

Sort beans and remove any debris.
Add beans to water in pressure cooker.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Soak overnight.
Add the rest of the salt to taste, bacon, onion, and garlic powder.
Pressure cook beans until tender, but firm.
Cooking times will vaary with altitude, but 15-20 minutes on a medium rock will cook them well.
Run cool water over pressure cooker lid before removing lid.
Wait for vents to drop before rotating the lid from the pot.
Add tomatos and cilantro.
Stir and simmer on low until heated through.
Add liquid smoke, if desired.