Elise Bauer

dry pinto beans OR 4 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained

pound ground beef or ground turkey

uncooked white rice

yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

garlic, chopped (about 1 teaspoon)

olive oil

to 2 Tbsp chili powder

chopped parsley

of crushed or whole peeled tomatoes

jalapeño pepper (cooked, canned), sliced (Note concerning the tomatoes and jalapeño pepper: my mother will substitute these on occasion with a cup of Pace brand salsa - works fine)

Salt

sugar

fresh cilantro leaves