Cowpoke Beans

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pinto beans
  • chopped ham pieces to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp. marjoram
  • 1/2 lb. bacon or salt pork
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 pt. tomatoes, broken up
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover beans with water and bring to boil and let cook 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Turn off heat and let set 1 hour.
  3. 3
    Add ham, bacon, onion and garlic.
  4. 4
    Again bring to boil, turn down, and simmer until beans are cooked.
  5. 5
    Pour off part of juice and reserve.
  6. 6
    Add tomatoes and spices and cook for about 1/2 hour longer.
  7. 7
    Add some reserved juice to keep beans from sticking.

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