MEXICAN PINTOS WITH CACTUS

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An honest Mexican recipe for pinto beans using bacon, chilies and cactus.

Provided by Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cup(s) dry pinto beans, rinsed
3 tablespoon(s) salt, divided
3 slice(s) bacon, chopped
2 large flat cactus leaves (nopales)
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 slice(s) onion

Steps:

  • Place the pinto beans into a slow cooker, and fill to the top with hot water.
  • Add the bacon, 2 tablespoons of salt, jalapeno and onion.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, adding water as needed, until beans are tender.
  • Remove any thorns from the cactus leaves, and slice into small pieces.
  • Place in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of salt, and fill with enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute.
  • Add to the beans when they are soft, and cook for 15 more minutes on High.

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