Mama's pinto beans

Beans are cheap, delicious, filling, high in protein and fiber. Pinto beans are a family favorite. You can find all the ingredients right at Dollar Tree! To make pinto beans you will need the following ingredients:

1lb dry pinto beans(found at Dollar Tree)
1 pk farmer John bacon(Found at Dollar Tree)
2 tsp onion powder (from Dollar Tree)

Directions: Rinse beans well and sort. Soak beans over night for best results. After the beans have soaked overnight, cut bacon into pieces. Brown bacon slightly in dutch oven. Stir bacon to brown evenly. Once bacon is browned, add 2 cups of water to pot. Stir to release fat from pan. Add beans to pot. Add 4 more cups of water on top of beans. Sprinkle 2 tsp onion powder on top. Cover pot with lid and simmer on low until beans are tender, about 3 hrs. Serve alone or with cornbread. Enjoy!

Note: You can also use a small onion instead of the onion powder if you prefer. I decided to use onion powder instead due to the current onion shortage and to keep it more affordable. You can also use ham instead of the bacon. Add salt, pepper, garlic salt or powder if you desire. You can also make these in a slow cooker too. I made them on top the stove for people who may not have a slow cooker.