Mexican Red Beans (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried red beans or 1 lb pinto beans
2 cups water
2 cups hot water
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 lb bacon, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Sort beans and wash under running water.
Place beans in a large pan and bring to a boil.
Boil 10 minutes, drain.
Place the precooked beans in a crock pot adding water and remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on high for 1 to 2 hours, turn down to low and continue to cook for 8 hours.
During cooking add additional hot water if needed.