Peppy Pinto Beans

Name: Peppy Pinto Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried pinto beans; 4 1/2 c. water; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with or without jalapeno

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. dried pinto beans
4 1/2 c. water
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with or without jalapeno

Directions

1

Sort and wash beans; place in large Dutch oven.
2

Cover with water, 2-inches above beans.
3

Let soak 8 hours.
4

Drain beans and return to Dutch oven.
5

Add water, chilies, garlic, chili powder and salt to beans.
6

Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
7

Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with cheese.