Pinto Beans

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups dried pinto beans
• 1 tbsp Cumin
• 1 tbsp Chile powder
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1/2 onion, chopped fine
• 1 tomato, chopped (Caitlin uses 1/2 to 3/4c crushed tomatoes)
• salt to taste
• 1 hot pepper, or dried pepper flakes (optional)
• 1-2 tsp pureed chipotle pepper
• A few drops liquid smoke

Directions

• Rinse the beans, put in a covered saucepan with enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil. Turn burner down, simmer for a half hour.
• Add onions, garlic, and spices (but not the salt). Let simmer until beans are soft (about 30-40 minutes).
• Mash the beans with a potato masher or wooden spoon.
• Add salt, tomato, and pepper. Put back on heat, simmer until the tomato dissolves. Add more water if it becomes too dry.

Eat with tortillas!