Pinto Beans In A Crock Pot

Photo: flickr user Tim Patterson

Ingredients

3 cups picked and washed pinto beans

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 tablespoons dry minced onion

1/2 pound diced bacon or 3 tbsp. bacon drippings

Preparation

Place washed beans in a crock pot and cover with water to within 4 inches from the top. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and minced onion. Stir to mix. Add bacon and cover. Cook on high for 1 hour and then reduce to low for 4 or more hours. If you are in a hurry, keep on high longer.