Ingredients

  • 3 c. dried pinto beans
  • water
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 c. oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. hot chili powder
  • 4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. parsley

Method

  • Use an 8
  • to
  • 10 quart heavy casserole.
  • Boil the beans in 6 to 8 cups water for 1 minute.
  • Let sit off the heat for 1 hour. Water should
  • cover beans as they double in size. Drain beans in a colander
  • and
  • add
  • fresh water and all remaining ingredients. If you have a pressure cooker, the beans take 30 minutes to cook; otherwise keep them simmering on the stove 2 hours or until tender.
  • When
  • done,
  • mash them
  • bit with a potato masher until they are thick.