Pinto Bean Quick Chalupas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb pinto beans (or other bean of choice)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
4 slices bacon, uncooked and chopped
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (15 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos)
Suggested Toppings
tomatoes, diced
lettuce
guacamole
sour cream
shredded cheese
salsa

Preparation

In a large bowl, put pinto beans and baking soda. Cover with water until water level is at least 2-3 inches higher than the beans. Let soak overnight.
Drain and rinse beans. Place in crockpot and cover with water such that the water level is about 1 inch higher than the beans.
Add onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic, Cajun seasoning, bacon, and boullion to crockpot.
Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Before serving, place approximately 1 cup of corn chips for each serving desired in an oven safe container and warm for about 5 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees.
Serve beans over warm corn chips and top with desired toppings.