Beans and Cornbread

Ingredients (19)

• BEANS:
• 4 cups dried pinto beans
• 4 slices thick cut bacon,
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• seasonings: chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder & oregano
• CORNBREAD:
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons shortening
• optional addition: one small can of diced green chiles
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• sour cream, fresh cilantro, chopped onions, grated cheese, chopped tomato