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Ingredients (Serves 6-8)<\/h2>\n

For the beans:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 lb (450g) dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted<\/p>\n

6 cups water (for soaking and cooking)<\/p>\n

1 small white onion, halved<\/p>\n

2 garlic cloves, peeled<\/p>\n

1 bay leaf<\/p>\n

Salt to taste<\/p>\n

For the creamy base:<\/strong><\/p>\n

6 strips of bacon, chopped<\/p>\n

1 small white onion, finely diced<\/p>\n

2 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n

2 roasted poblano or Anaheim chilis, peeled, seeded, and diced (roast over an open flame or under a broiler until charred, then steam in a bag for 10 minutes to peel)<\/p>\n

1 cup heavy cream (or Mexican crema for authenticity)<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup chicken broth<\/p>\n

1 tsp ground cumin<\/p>\n

1\/2 tsp smoked paprika<\/p>\n

Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n

For garnish (optional):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fresh cilantro, chopped<\/p>\n

Crumbled queso fresco<\/p>\n

Lime wedges<\/p>\n

TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE TO READ INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Instructions<\/h2>\n

Prepare the beans:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Soak the pinto beans in 6 cups of water overnight (or at least 8 hours). Drain and rinse.<\/p>\n

In a large pot, add the soaked beans, onion halves, garlic cloves, bay leaf, and 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 1.5-2 hours, or until beans are tender, adding more water if needed. Add salt to taste in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Remove onion, garlic, and bay leaf once done.<\/p>\n

Cook the bacon and aromatics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.<\/p>\n

Add diced onion to the skillet and saut\u00e9 in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and diced roasted chilis, cooking for another 2 minutes.<\/p>\n

Make the creamy base:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stir in the cumin and smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.<\/p>\n

Add the heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n

Combine and simmer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Add the creamy mixture to the pot of cooked beans (with some of their cooking liquid, about 1-2 cups remaining for a soupy consistency). Stir in the cooked bacon.<\/p>\n

Simmer the beans with the creamy base for 10-15 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning if needed.<\/p>\n

Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ladle the creamy pinto beans into bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime if desired.<\/p>\n

Serve with warm corn tortillas or as a side to your favorite Mexican dishes.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/h2>\n

For a spicier version, add a diced jalape\u00f1o or serrano chili along with the roasted chilis.<\/p>\n

If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash a small portion of the beans before adding the creamy base.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your Creamy Pinto Beans with Bacon and Roasted Chili!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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