Pinto beans w/ rice and sausage

 Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 lb. bag Pinto Beans
• 2 tsp. chicken bullion
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Pinch of salt and pepper (more depending on taste)
• 8 cups water
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
• Optional: diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro
• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups water

Instructions

1. Fry onion and bacon in skillet.
2. Rinse beans.
3. Add beans, seasonings, onion and bacon with the grease, and water to the Crock Pot.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. 30 minutes before serving  sliced sausage and brown in a skillet with a little vegetable oil. Cook 2 minutes per side and set aside.
6. Stir in cilantro just before serving beans if desired.
7. While beans are cooking prepare rice on stove top according to package directions.
8. Serve pinto beans over rice and sausage on the side. Add hot peppers to beans.