Buckaroo Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 c. water
2 c. dry pinto beans
1 1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 lb. ham or bacon
2 c. canned tomatoes
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. oregano
salt to taste

Preparation

Boil beans in water for 2 minutes.
Cover and remove from fire.
Let stand for 1 hour, then return to stove.
Add all remaining ingredients, except salt; simmer for 3 1/2 hours.
Add salt to taste.