3 cups pinto beans

6 cup very hot water

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cups tomatoes

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon sweet basil

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon bell pepper , chopped

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon honey 

Sort beans and wash. Place in 4 or 5 quart kettle and add 6 cups very hot water . let stand 2 hours . Drain off the water and add hot water again enough to cover the beans . add tomatoes, onions . bell pepper and seasonings . Bring to a boil . and turn heat to lowest setting and cook about 2 hours or until well done.

according to family this are the best .

Sounds yummy, easy, inexpensive and healthy - which are 4 out of 5 of my "requirements" for cooking (no. 5 being quick!).  I do have more time on the weekends, so will try this on a Sat. or Sunday.

 TFS!

Becky

Becky

Sounds great!  I'd like to try this too. :)

 Could possibly fit into the same category as quick if you could try soaking the beans overnight and cooking them in a slow cooker.  Not quick, but worry free while cooking, allowing you to do other things until they are done.

I have soaked them and cooked them in crock pot  ( the house smells really good )