Chili Beans with Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (1 pound) dry pinto beans OR 4 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 (14-ounce) can crushed or whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño pepper (cooked, canned), sliced (Note concerning the tomatoes and jalapeño pepper: my mother will substitute these on occasion with a cup of Pace brand salsa - works fine)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves