One-Pot Recipe: Texas Borracho Beans

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Step 1

Cook the bacon in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Turn it now and then so it browns evenly, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. If there’s too much grease and it starts to boil, pour some off. Once the bacon is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain.

Step 2

Toss the chopped onion into the pot with the leftover bacon fat and cook it until it’s soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapeño and sauté for another couple of minutes until it just begins to soften.

Step 3

Now, return the bacon to the pot along with the pinto beans, diced tomatoes, water, green onions, cilantro, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to medium. Let it simmer for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, so all the flavors come together and the beans get nice and hot.