SPICY RED BEANS

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Provided by Karen Elliott

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 c dry pinto beans
4 slice bacon, cooked
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium red bell peppers, diced
4 clove garlic, minced
2 medium jalapeno peppers, sliced
3 tsp salt, more to taste
2 tsp chili powder, more to taste
2 tsp black pepper, more to taste
1 tsp red pepper, more or less to taste
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

1. Rinse beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles.
2. Place beans in a stock pot with the cooked bacon and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure the water level is fine. Add more water as needed.
3. Then toss in diced onion, red bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno. Cover and continue cooking for another hour or two, remembering to check the water level.
4. Add salt, chili powder, garlic powder, red pepper and black pepper, then cover and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until beans. Serve with cornbread and French fries.