Delicious Rancho Beans: My Family’s Favorite Hearty Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans (or 2 cans of pinto beans, rinsed and drained)
• 4 cups water or vegetable broth (for soaking)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional for heat)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Lime wedges (for garnish)