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Okay, so we can all recall that Oklahoma is known for 400 miles of Route 66, a plethora of tornadoes, and some cowboy culture here and there... but let's talk about their food. Famous for southern staples like chicken-fried steak and fried okra, you best believe these Okies know what they're talking about when it comes to comfort food classics, which can give you complete confidence that Oklahoma Beans will be out-of-this-world. These smooth, hearty legumes bring tastes of tangy tomatoes, salty bacon, spicy green chilies, and a kick of Southwestern flavor. It's not comfort food if there's no cheese, so you can betcha there's plenty of that indulgent stuff to go around and sprinkle on top, partner! Get your taste buds locked and loaded for a trip down South they didn't know they needed with a hearty helping of Oklahoma Beans!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans
- 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green chile, seeded and diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Step 1 -Drain the beans and set them aside.
Step 2 -In a large sauté pan, fry the bacon until crisp. Then, transfer the bacon from the pan and pour off the bacon drippings except for about 2-3 tablespoons.
Step 3 -Add the diced chile and the tomatoes to the remaining bacon drippings and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the beans, the bacon, the chili powder, and the cumin to the tomato mixture, mixing well, and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Step 5 -Serve the beans topped with the cheddar cheese.

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