Chipotle Pinto Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto bean, soaked overnight
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 whole chipotle chile in adobo
1 ham hock (optional)

Preparation

Put beans in a medium sauce pan and add enough water to cover the beans. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients, cover and bring to a boil. Remove and set aside chipotle pepper. Lower heat and simmer until beans are tender, stirring frequently and adding more water when needed to prevent scorching. Salt to taste and return chipotle pepper to pot if a spicier stew is desired. Serve hot in soup bowls.