Southern Beans

• 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
• 14 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons of mild picante sauce
• 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 14 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1. Wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven or stock pot.
2. Cover with water 2-inches above the beans.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Once it boils, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 1 hour.
5. After the 1 hour.
6. Drain the beans; add the 10 cups of water and the vegetable oil to the beans and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
8. Add the onions and the next 8 ingredients bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours.
9. To serve, ladle beans into individual serving bowls and top evenly with cheese.

pinto bean, water, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, picante sauce, fresh cilantro, salt, ground cumin, chili powder, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southern-beans-53426 (may not work)