Mexican Beans

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Wonderful Mexican beans to serve as a side dish with your meal.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dried pinto beans

  • 2 ½ quarts water

  • 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped

  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours. Add more water if necessary while beans are cooking.

  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until it is beginning to brown. Stir in onion, and continue cooking until onion is tender. Stir in tomato, and jalapeno, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro.

  3. Stir bacon and onion mixture into the beans, and continue cooking for 1 hour, or until beans are soft.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
9g Fat
25g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 600mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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