Threadgill's Texas Chili Beans Ingredients: 1 lb. pinto beans 3 quarts cold water 1 C. yellow onion -- diced 1 clove garlic -- minced 1/4 C. chili sauce 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1/2 tsp. salt sliced onions for garnish Preparation: Clean and rinse pinto beans (be sure to pick through dry beans carefully) . Soak overnight in cold water to cover well. Drain beans and place all ingredients except salt into 4-quart pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook about 90 minutes or until beans are tender. Add salt to taste and garnish with sliced onion. Makes 2 quarts