Ranch-Style Frijoles

Ingredients

• 2 lb pinto beans
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 large onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• 12 tsp black pepper
• 12 tsp cumin seed
• 1 can chopped green chilies
• 1 4 oz can taco sauce
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 strips bacon

Directions

1. Soak beans in cold water overnight
2. Drain wash and cover with about 2 inches of water
3. Add salt and boil over moderate heat for about 1 hour adding water if needed
4. Add diced onion diced garlic pepper cumin seed chopped chilies taco sauce and tomatoes
5. Cook over medium heat for an hour or longer until beans are tender
6. For spicier beans add 1 or 2 teaspoons of red chili powder