drain soaked beans.

place in 6 qt pan and cover with water, simmer until tender, about an hour

crumble meat in skillet with onion, pepper, and garlic. brown evenly.

add meat, tomatoes, and seasonings to beans

simmer another 20 minutes

if needed, add 1/4 cup cornmeal to thicken, simmer another 15 minutes

serve and enjoy

goes great with fried cornbread.