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Southern Beans
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 180 Minutes
Servings: 7
I know this sound weird, but trust me-these are a real treat.
Ingredients:
1 lb dried pinto bean
10 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons of mild picante sauce
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven or stock pot. Cover with water 2-inches above the beans. Bring to a boil. Once it boils, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 1 hour.
2. After the 1 hour. Drain the beans; add the 10 cups of water and the vegetable oil to the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Add the onions and the next 8 ingredients bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours.
4. To serve, ladle beans into individual serving bowls and top evenly with cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com