Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water 2 inches above beans.
  2. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute; cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour; drain.
  3. Bring beans, 4 1/2 cups water, and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven.
  4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender.
  5. Add tomato and jalapeno pepper, and simmer mixture for 30 more minutes.