Dave, when I cook pinto beans, people seem to hurt themselves.
I don't measure but here is the scoop.
1lb pinto beans
1 yellow onion med.
1 small bell pepper
3-4 tbs. of chili powder ( a must)
Tony's seasoning to taste
I start out by frying 2-3 slices of bacon is a pot. Then I add water and all of the above. I cook them for 3-4 hours. I cook them down enough that often times more water must be added.
If I have some ham, then I cut it up and throw it in. Sometimes I will cut up some Eckrige sausage and throw it in.
And if you want to give it that Spanish flare. Then during the last 30min. chop up some Cilontro
and throw it in.
Lot's of ways to change it up but the basics remain the same regardless. Two main points are chili powder and long cook time.
Lot's people soak their beans but if you do this then you can't cook it down because the beans will fall apart on you.
