Frijoles Puercos Style Pinto Beans with Bacon and Melted Cheese
This simmered dish pairs cooked pinto beans, drained with bacon, monterey jack cheese, shredded and white onion, diced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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