🌎 US Military Family World Cookbook Project

1 pound dry pinto beans, sorted
water as needed
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 medium Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer (such as Shiner® Bock)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin

Place pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain. Place beans in a slow cooker with just enough water to cover. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic. Saute in bacon drippings for 2 minutes, then slowly pour in the beer. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Add this mixture to the beans and water in the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve.