cowpoke beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 pound dry pinto beans
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 2/3 cups canned stewed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 1/4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Ready Time: 12 hrs


• soak pinto beans overnight with plenty of water to cover. drain, remove to a large cooking pot, and cover with fresh water. add the bacon, red chile flakes, and garlic. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 3 hours.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. saute onion in butter until tender. add the tomatoes, parsley, cumin, marjoram, and salt. simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes to blend the flavors.
• when beans are tender, drain off any remaining water. pour in the tomato mixture, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. serve hot.