Ingredients:
1 pound dried pinto beans
1 pound ground sirloin or chuck
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh garlic or 1 tsp. of garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 small fresh or pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped, (optional)
Preparation:
Cook pinto beans for about three hours or until tender.
Add potatoes to beans about 30 minutes before beans
are done.
Brown the meat and add the remaining ingredients.
Add this mixture to beans.
Let simmer, stirring occasionally, serve with cornbread,
bread or crackers.
