Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- 4 cup dried pinto beans, picked over and washed
- 1 gallon water
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/3 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs, no stems
- 1 cup diced white onion, 1/3 inch cubes
Instructions
Serves 24. Place all ingredients except tomato, cilantro, and onion in heavy pot and simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours. Stir occasionally, check for tenderness of beans. Add tomato, cilantro, and onion, and simmer for 5 minutes.