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February 22, 2006
Cowboy Beans or Ranch Beans
"Cowboy Beans" or Ranch Beans or whatever.
2 Lbs. pinto beans, rinsed sorted and soaked overnight (or quick soak. Boil for 2 minutes and let stand 1 hour and drain and rinse.)
1/2 stick of butter
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped, ( explained how to peel tomatoes before)
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chili powder
1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper (depending on your taste)
1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 cup chopped cilantro
3 qts. chicken broth, the kind you get at the market
Liquid smoke and tabasco sauce to taste
Melt butter in large pot or dutch oven. Add bacon and next 4 ingredients and saute' for about 4 or 5 minutes until vegies are tender but not burned. Add cilantro, chili powder, cayenne and tomato paste and cook about 3 minutes. Add beans, broth, salt and pepper to taste, bring to boil then lower heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or 'til beans are tender. During this time liquid smoke (remember, a little of this stuff goes a long way) and tabasco and adjust seasonings to taste. If you want this thicker you can mash beans against the side of the pot to thicken.
Hope you like it.
Contributed to our recipe list by Russ.
Posted by Willie Crawford at February 22, 2006 06:05 PM
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