Chuck Wagon Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. dry pinto beans
2 cans (1 lb. each) tomato puree
1 c. water
4 tsp. chili powder
1 c. minced onion
1/4 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 Tbsp. butter, margarine or bacon fat

Preparation

Wash beans thoroughly.
Place beans in large kettle; cover with water.
Soak beans overnight.
Drain beans and cover with fresh water.
Cook over medium heat 2 hours or until tender. Drain thoroughly.
Combine beans, puree, water, bacon and chili powder.
Saute onion in butter, margarine or bacon fat for 5 minutes.
Add to beans.
Simmer beans 30 minutes.