Jailhouse Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pinto beans
8 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. salad oil
3 c. onions, chopped
2 lb. ground beef
2 cans (28 oz. each) tomatoes (undrained)
1 (4 oz.) can chopped chilies
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Add 1 teaspoon salt and simmer 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.
Drain and set aside.