Ranchero Beans
Recipe courtesy Ingrid Hoffmann, 2008
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile one seeded, ribbed and chopped
1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes with liquid
1 (12-ounce) can pinto beans, washed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the bacon and fry until crispy, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Add the bay leaves, oregano, cumin, onions, chile, tomatoes and beans to the skillet. Cook the beans on a low flame for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot in bowls.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10
CookTime: 30
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
User Rating 4 Stars
Episode#: IY0202
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