Cinco de Mayo Pinto Beans

*6 strips of Bacon, cut into 1 and 1/2 inch pieces

*1/2 small Onion, diced

*2 cloves Garlic, minced

*2 cans (15.5 ounce each can) Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed

*1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Stock

*2 Serrano Peppers, scored only

*1 medium Tomato, diced

*Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste

*Fresh Cilantro Leaves, garnish

In a skillet cook the bacon, on medium low heat until slightly crispy, remove and place cooked bacon on paper towels, drain off most of the grease. Add to the skillet the onions and cook until translucent, then add garlic cook for about 1 minute.

Add chicken stock and pinto beans to the skillet with garlic and onions, stir until combined Then add back to the skillet the bacon; adding peppers, tomatoes and salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

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Enjoy!

Lindy