Pinto Beans Recipe - a simple classic!

EASY PINTO BEANS RECIPE:

Enjoy homemade pinto beans with this classic and simple recipe:

1. Soak beans overnight. Rinse.
2. Add beans to pot. Add water.
3. Add salt, add a whole onion (or dice it up) and a head of garlic.
4. Bring to boil, then bring down to simmer.

When they get soft, taste and add more salt if desired.
This usually takes about 2-3 hours.

Optional additions and variations:

• Chile de Arbol, destemmed
• Sprigs of Savory, Thyme and/or Oregano
• Cumin powder
• Chipotle peppers (gives it a smokiness!)
• Chile powder (try smoked for smokiness)
• Pork, bacon - or try mushrooms!
• Any hot peppers like diced jalapenos
• Add diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, pickled jalapenos as toppers
• You can mash these to make refried beans!