My Western Beans

Name: My Western Beans
Ingredients: 1 c. dry beans (mixed red and white); 4 c. water; 4 slices bacon; 8 oz. ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 to 1/2 c. salsa; 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke; 1/2 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. chili powder to taste; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 Tbsp. ketchup

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. dry beans (mixed red and white)
4 c. water
4 slices bacon
8 oz. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2 c. salsa
1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. chili powder to taste
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. ketchup

Directions

1

Soak beans in water overnight or bring to boil for one minute. Turn off and soak 2 to 3 hours.
2

Cook until soft.
3

Fry bacon and ground beef.
4

Add vegetables and saute until soft.
5

Add to beans. Add remaining ingredients and let cook for several hours in slow cooker.
6

Adjust seasonings, if necessary.