Mexican Pinto Beans

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 3 cups reserved chicken broth
• 3 bacon slices, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Sort and wash pinto beans; place in a large saucepan. Cover with water 2 inches above beans, and bring to a boil. Boil beans 1 minute.
2. Cover, remove from heat, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain.
3. Bring beans, broth, and remaining ingredients to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.
4. Chill, if desired; reheat over medium heat.