From 1975, Diet for a Small Planet -- Authentic Chili Beans. Cook pintos with onion, garlic, bay leaf. Make roux with oil, flour, chili powder, cumin, onion, add beans and continue cooking. Season and serve. This was a staple at our house when my kids were little -- mashed, spread on tortilla, add veggies and cheese. Primitive taco bar style (before we 'met' salsa), and they always ate well.

I love this recipe - http://www.food52.com/recipes/2341_borrachos

This is a nice simple recipe you can make with pinto beans instead of adzuki: http://www.food52.com/recipes/10476_simple_seasoned_adzuki_beans