Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried pinto beans wash
  • 2 yellow onions mediums, chopped
  • 1 small carrot chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic finely
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tomatoes lrgs ripe, chopped, or 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt or 4 tsp. coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder molido
  • 1 can green chiles chopped, optional

Method

  • Transfer beans and soaking water to large saucepan.
  • Add onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 1 hr.
  • Stir in oil, tomatoes and salt.
  • Add more water if necessary; there should be enough liquid for a sauce, but it should not be soupy.
  • Cover and continue cooking until beans are tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hr.