Bacon 'N Pinto Beans

• 2 lbs dry pinto beans
• 1 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 serrano peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, minced (Less for the timid)
• salt

1. Cover the beans with water in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, drain.
2. Cover with water again, about 2" above the beans.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients, except salt.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the beans are very soft.
5. add more water if necessary.
6. Keep the beans submerged, takes approximately 3 1/2 hours.
7. Season with salt to taste.
8. If the beans are too liquid cool and sit overnight.
9. Reheat to serve, stir frequently so the beans do not stick.

pinto beans, bacon, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, garlic, serrano peppers, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-n-pinto-beans-28848 (may not work)