1 lb. pinquito beans
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
4 1/2 c. water
1 lb. ground beef
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 lg. tomatoes, chopped
1 (7 oz.) can diced green chilies
1/2 c. fresh chopped cilantro
3 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. salt

Place beans, beef broth and water in 8 quart Dutch oven; cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Saute ground beef, onions and garlic; drain. Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients to beans. Simmer, covered, 1 hour. If a thinner consistency is desired, add more beef broth. Makes 10 cups.

Note: Pinquito beans are small pink beans often found in the produce section of the supermarket.