Frijoles Rancheros

Photo: flickr user mikebdoss

Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans - wash

2 mediums yellow onions, chopped

1 small carrot, chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1 bay leaf

cup vegetable oil

2 lrgs ripe tomatoes, chopped (or ¼ cup tomato paste)

2 teaspoons sea salt or 4 tsp. coarse salt

1 tablespoon chili powder (molido)

1 can chopped green chiles (optional)

Preparation

Transfer beans and soaking water to large saucepan. Add onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 1 hr. Stir in oil, tomatoes and salt. Add more water if necessary; there should be enough liquid for a sauce, but it should not be soupy. Cover and continue cooking until beans are tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hr.