Ingredients

Instructions

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