2 cup dried pinto beans
6 cup water
1 medium onion -- thinly sliced
6 beef bouillon cubes -- or
1 chicken
2 tsp dried crushed red chili
1 peppers
2 tsp garlic -- or to taste
2 oz lean salt pork -- optional
Directions
Wash beans and discard any blemished beans. In a heavy 3 to 4 quart
saucepan or slow cooker, bring water to a boil. Drop in beans and cook
briskly for 2 minutes. Turn off heat, cover and let soak 1 hour. Add
onion, garlic, crushed chilies, bouillon, pork and bring to a boil
over high heat. Reduce heat to its lowest setting and simmer tightly
covered for 5 1/2 hours or until tender. Add water as necessary. Salt
can be added at the end if desired.
Goes good with hamburgers or barbecue. Also can be served in bowls
with a mound of salsa on top.
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Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Bean; Slow Cooker; Vegetable
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