Pinto Beans

Name: Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 lb dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed; 8 cups water (plus more for soaking); 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Fresh cilantro for garnish