Pinto Bean Stew

Name: Pinto Bean Stew
Ingredients: 4 c. pinto beans; 8 c. water or more; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes; 1 (7 oz.) can diced chilies; ground meat (as desired); salt to taste; oregano and/or cumin (if desired)

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Ingredients

4 c. pinto beans
8 c. water or more
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
1 (7 oz.) can diced chilies
ground meat (as desired)
salt to taste
oregano and/or cumin (if desired)

Directions

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Pick over beans and wash. Put beans in water and bring to a boil. Put in crock-pot 4 to 8 hours. Lightly cook onion, garlic and meat (if used) and add to beans with tomatoes, chilies and seasonings. Simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with chili-corn muffins for complete protein without meat.