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Southwestern Beef and Beans

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Pinto beans and beef, slow cooked with Southwestern seasonings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 pound salt pork, cut up
  • 1 pound chuck steak, 1-inch cubed, or stew beef
  • 1 dried hot red chile pepper, seeds removed, left in 1 or 2 pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram

Preparation:

Soak beans in water overnight. Cover beans with water and bring to a boil; simmer until just tender. Brown salt pork in skillet; drain off fat in paper towels. In slow cooker, combine beans and cooking water, browned pork and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 1 hour on high; reduce heat to low and cook 7 to 9 hours longer. Remove chile pieces, if desired. Serves 6.

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