Pinto Bean Quick Chalupas

• 1 lb pinto beans (or other bean of choice)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 4 slices bacon, uncooked and chopped
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (15 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos)
• Suggested Toppings
• tomatoes, diced
• lettuce
• guacamole
• sour cream
• shredded cheese
• salsa

1. In a large bowl, put pinto beans and baking soda. Cover with water until water level is at least 2-3 inches higher than the beans. Let soak overnight.
2. Drain and rinse beans. Place in crockpot and cover with water such that the water level is about 1 inch higher than the beans.
3. Add onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic, Cajun seasoning, bacon, and boullion to crockpot.
4. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. Before serving, place approximately 1 cup of corn chips for each serving desired in an oven safe container and warm for about 5 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees.
6. Serve beans over warm corn chips and top with desired toppings.

pinto beans, baking soda, onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic, cajun seasoning, bacon, corn chips, toppings, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, salsa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pinto-bean-quick-chalupas-135126 (may not work)