Cowgirl Beans

1. 1

   Pick over the beans, and wash them well.

2. 2

   Put them in a kettle, and add the water.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, partly cover and let simmer 1 hour.

4. 4

   Add salt and half the onion.

5. 5

   Continue cooking, uncovered, about 30 minutes longer.

6. 6

   Heat the oil in a small skillet, and add the remaining onion and the jalapeno peppers.

7. 7

   Cook briefly until the onion is wilted.

8. 8

   Add the tomatoes and coriander, and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Scoop out a cup of the beans plus a little of their liquid, and add it to the container of a food processor or electric blender.

10. 10

    Blend as finely and thoroughly as possible.

11. 11

    Return this to the beans.

12. 12

    Add the tomato mixture to the beans and continue simmering about 5 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.