Frejoles Rancheros

• HEAT beans covered in salted water and BOIL, COVER, TURN OFF HEAT and REST 8 hours.

• 380 g beans (2 cups dry ), cleaned

• SAUTE for 5 minutes:

• 1 c onion, diced

• ADD and SAUTE for 2 minutes

• 1 jalapeno, diced

• 4 clove garlic

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 t taco seasoning

• 1 t turmeric

• 1 t cumin

• 1 t oregano

• 1/4 t chipotle

• 1/4 t smoked paprika

• 1/4 t berbere

• 1/4 t Pepper

• 1/4 t chili powder

• ADD and SIMMER covered for about 4 hours:

• DRAINED beans (RESERVING liquid to thicken)

• 3 cups stock, made with reserved water

• 1/4 t Sazon

ADD and COOL with:

• 1/2 cup pico

• 1/4 cup green salsa