*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Pinto Beans

Recipe By     : Luby's Cafeteria
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Formats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      cups          dried pinto beans
   1      gallon        water
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   1      teaspoon      garlic powder
   2      teaspoons     chili powder
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
   1      cup           diced tomatoes -- 1/3-inch cubes
     1/2  cup           cilantro springs, no stems
   1      cup           white onions -- diced

Place all ingredients except tomatoes, cilantro and onion in heavy pot and
simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  Stir occasionally.  Check for tenderness of
beans.  Add tomatoes, cilantro and onion and simmer for 5 minutes.  Serves 24.

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