PINTO BEANS AND BACON

Pinto Beans and Bacon image

Whole pinto beans flavored with bacon are a tasty variation on refried beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.
Stir in onions and garlic; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is softened.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g