No-Fat Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried beans
1 qt. defatted beef stock or water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 to 3 drops smoke flavoring
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Pick over and rinse beans.
Put in 4-quart pot with water to cover.
Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat.
Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain.
Add stock or water.
Bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until tender.
Add remaining ingredients halfway through cooking time.