Peppy Pinto Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried pinto beans
4 1/2 c. water
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with or without jalapeno

Preparation

Sort and wash beans; place in large Dutch oven.
Cover with water, 2-inches above beans.
Let soak 8 hours.
Drain beans and return to Dutch oven.
Add water, chilies, garlic, chili powder and salt to beans.
Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with cheese.