Ranch Style Frijoles

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 large onions, diced

4 cloves garlic, chopped

4 oz can roasted green chili peppers, chopped

8 oz can taco sauce

1 lb 12 oz can tomatoes

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

Day before, wash beans; soak overnight in water to cover generously.

Next day, drain beans; cover with fresh water by 2 inches. Add salt;

bring to a boil; simmer over moderate heat for about 1 hour. Add water,

if necessary. Add remaining ingredients; cook over low heat for 1 - 1 1/2 hours,

or until beans are tender and sauce is reduced.

These frijoles are easily converted into a delicious chili con carne by the addition

of 2 lbs of chopped beef and 1 large onion, chopped, which are browned in any

kind of fat. Add to beans after the first hour of cooking.