HOW TO MAKE PINTO BEAN STEW WITH BACON || EASY TO MAKE RECIPE || THE UNSALTED KITCHEN

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage provides a similar flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water + bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

Soak pinto beans in water overnight, then drain.

Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

Add soaked pinto beans and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beans are tender.

Stir occasionally and add water if necessary to keep beans submerged.

Once beans are tender, stir in the cooked bacon and adjust seasoning if needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

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