Beans And Beer - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beer
2 cups roma tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, devined, and diced (or to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped and loosely packed (or to taste)

Preparation

Drain and rinse the beans.
Place beans in a pot and cover with water by at least 3 inches.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
Combine onion and garlic in a large,heavy pot and cook, covered over low heat until soft and translucent. You may add a little water to prevent sticking.
Add beans,beer,tomatoes,jalapeno,sugar,salt,and pepper.
Simmer, covered 30 more minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature.
Add cilantro and mix well.
Serve.