Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 teaspoons mustard powder

2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, with juice

1/4 to 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar

4 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Salt and pepper

Preparation

In a 5-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Cook onion until translucent, stirring often, 3 minutes. Add garlic, mustard and chili powders, cumin, tomatoes, brown sugar, beans, and 3 cups water.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, 50 minutes. Uncover; cook until thick, about 10 minutes more. Stir in vinegar; season with salt and pepper.