ZESTY PINTO BEANS

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 onion, chopped
4 bacon slices, chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 jalapeño chili, halved

Place beans in large pot. Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Soak beans overnight.

Drain beans and return to same pot. Add enough water to pot to cover beans by 4 inches. Mix in remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium heat until beans are tender and creamy, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and serve.

Serves 6.  Bon Appétit October 1992 Desiree Zamorano: Pasadena, Californi