Chili Beans with Rice

Name: Chili Beans with Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) dry pinto beans OR 4 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained; 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey; 2 cups uncooked white rice; 1 yellow onion , chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic , chopped (about 1 teaspoon); 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 ( 14 - ounce ) can crushed or whole peeled tomatoes; 1 jalapeño pepper (cooked, canned), sliced (My mother will substitute these on occasion with a cup of Pace brand salsa - works fine); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves