Cowboy Beans
["2 c. dry pinto beans", "4 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. chili powder", "1 large onion, chopped", "jalapenos to taste", "4 Tbsp. bacon grease", "4 tsp. sugar", "1 lb. hamburger meat", "1 can tomatoes"]
["Cover the beans completely in water and add the grease, salt, sugar and chili powder.", "Cook over low heat for 3 or 4 hours.", "You may have to add water to keep the beans from burning and sticking. In a separate skillet, brown the hamburger.", "Add the hamburger, onion and tomatoes to the beans after they have cooked about 3 hours.", "Season to taste with jalapenos.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["pinto beans", "salt", "chili powder", "onion", "bacon grease", "sugar", "hamburger", "tomatoes"]