I made these beans today and they were really good (husband liked
them). Thank you Janet Wilder for recommending them.

Frijoles Charros
1 pound dried pinto beans
2 large onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 or 5 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and diced
6 bacon strips, chopped (I had about 3/4 pound of smoky bacon ends and
pieces that I used)
4 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped
2 teaspoons of chicken base paste

I soaked the beans overnight. Dice bacon and place in large pot over
medium heat. Dice onions and add to bacon, add jalapenos, tomatoes,
and garlic. Add water to just the top of bean mixture. Bring to a
boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until beans are almost done,
about 1 1/2 hours. Add chopped cilantro and chicken base.. Taste.
Additional salt may or may not be necessary. Simmer until done. Serve
in bowl with the broth.
Janet US