Mexican Pintos with Cactus

An honest Mexican recipe for pinto beans using bacon, chilies and cactus.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 slices onion
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons salt, divided
• 2 large flat cactus leaves (nopales)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the pinto beans into a slow cooker, and fill to the top with hot water. Add the bacon, 2 tablespoons of salt, jalapeno and onion. Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, adding water as needed, until beans are tender.

Step 2

Remove any thorns from the cactus leaves, and slice into small pieces. Place in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of salt, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute. Add to the beans when they are soft, and cook for 15 more minutes on High.