Pinto Bean Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. pinto beans
8 c. water or more
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
1 (7 oz.) can diced chilies
ground meat (as desired)
salt to taste
oregano and/or cumin (if desired)

Preparation

Pick over beans and wash. Put beans in water and bring to a boil. Put in crock-pot 4 to 8 hours. Lightly cook onion, garlic and meat (if used) and add to beans with tomatoes, chilies and seasonings. Simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with chili-corn muffins for complete protein without meat.