Pinto Beans

3 pounds pinto beans
1 medium yellow onion -- peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 gallon water -- (approximately)

Rinse and clean beans well, removing any stones or suspect beans.* Combine all ingredients in a large pot, cook over medium to low heat, stirring every 15 minutes. Cook until done, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. To test doneness, blow on a bean. If it's done, the skin will break.

*You may wish to soak beans overnight.

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