Ranch Style Cowboy Beans

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

package of dried pinto beans (*or substitute canned)

8 cups

water

1 lb

ground chuck or sausage , browned and well drained, optional

medium Vidalia or other sweet onion , chopped

1/2

of a medium green bell pepper , chopped

2 cloves

garlic , chopped

2 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp

chili powder

2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

dry mustard

1/2 tsp

freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste

( 10 ounce ) can of Rotel or regular diced tomatoes