"Mommy's" Pinto Beans

These are called "mommy's beans" at our house, because no one makes them quite like Mommy!

2 cups dry pinto beans

5-6 cups distilled water

5 whole fresh garlic cloves

1 Tbsp Salt

1 tsp Cumin

1/2 tsp crushed red chiles

Put all ingredients into a crock pot and stir.  Cook on high for 6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.  

*Tips*

• You can use the same recipe for black beans also.
• You may prefer more/less salt or more/less chiles.
• Adjust the recipe for your tastes.
• If you don’t prepare and have 6 hours, you can cook them on a stove top, keeping the pot boiling and it will take about 1 1/2 hours, you will need to add more water as they continue to cook.

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