Directions

1. Place beans in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water.
2. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes and then turn off and let sit one hour.
3. Add bacon, garlic, onion, and the bay leaf and cook over medium heat until beans are tender (about an hour and a1 1/2-2 hours half).
4. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and serve.
5. Leftovers keep a week in the fridge.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pinto beans
• 2 slices bacon (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 bay leaf
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

• cilantro (for serving)
• lime wedges (for serving)
• flour tortillas (for serving)