Santa Maria Ranch-Style Beans

• 1 lb dried pinquito beans
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Pick over and rinse beans. Place beans, beef broth and water in a large dutch oven; cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Saute ground beef, onions and garlic; drain.
3. Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients to beans. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
4. If thinner consistency is desired, add more beef broth.

pinquito beans, beef broth, water, ground beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, fresh cilantro, chili powder, oregano, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/santa-maria-ranch-style-beans-506544 (may not work)