Ingredients

6bacon slices

2tomatoes,seeded and diced

4jalapeno peppers,seeded and diced

1onion,diced

½cupfresh cilantro,chopped, or to taste

30ozpinto beans,(2 cans)

1tbspcanola oil

1cupwhite rice

1small onion,chopped

2cupswater

15oztomato sauce,(1 can)

Preparation

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes turning occasionally, until evenly browned.

Drain bacon slices on paper towels, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Discard half of the bacon grease left in the pan.

Return the skillet to the stovetop and toss in bacon, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, diced onion, and cilantro. Stir in pinto beans. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended.

Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until rice is brown and onion is tender.

Stir in water and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice has absorbed the liquids. Stir in bacon mixture.