Easy Pinto Beans Crock Pot Recipe: Southwestern Flair!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans, rinsed
• Water, for soaking (optional)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 (4-ounce/113g) piece of bacon, diced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
• Chopped cilantro, sour cream/Greek yogurt, shredded cheese (optional garnish)