Frioles(Beans) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. dried pinto beans
8 onions, finely chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 c. salad oil
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 fresh tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Rinse and pick over beans and place them in a large stock pot. Add enough cold water to cover the beans.
Add half of the onions, half of the garlic, bay leaves and red pepper.
Cover; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
Add 4 tablespoons oil and salt, stirring to mix well.
Cover and continue cooking until beans are soft.
Add more water as necessary.
Uncover and cook another 30 minutes.