Mexican Beans

• 1 pound red kidney beans
• 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves

Place kidney beans in a large saucepan. Fill pan with water and bring gently to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and let beans soak in hot water for 1 hour.

Drain, and simmer with finely chopped onion and garlic in salted water in a large casserole. After about an hour of cooking, taste them. If they are cooked, drain; if not, continue to simmer until they are tender, but do not let th