Cowgirl Beans

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Pick over the beans, and wash them well. Put them in a kettle, and add the water. Bring to a boil, partly cover and let simmer 1 hour.

2. Step 2

   Add salt and half the onion. Continue cooking, uncovered, about 30 minutes longer.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a small skillet, and add the remaining onion and the jalapeno peppers. Cook briefly until the onion is wilted. Add the tomatoes and coriander, and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Scoop out a cup of the beans plus a little of their liquid, and add it to the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend as finely and thoroughly as possible. Return this to the beans.

4. Step 4

   Add the tomato mixture to the beans and continue simmering about 5 minutes.