Chuck Wagon Beans Recipe

Name: Chuck Wagon Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 lbs dry pinto beans; ½ cups water, for soaking; 4 -6 cups cold water (for cooking); 8 ounces bacon (or 8 ounces salt pork); 2 lbs beef brisket (or 2 lbs smoked sausage); 1 large green pepper, chopped; 2 cups onions (chopped); 2 -3 minced garlic cloves; 3 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano (I use Mexican oregano); 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Servings: persons

2 lbs dry pinto beans
½ cups water, for soaking
4 -6 cups cold water (for cooking)
8 ounces bacon (or 8 ounces salt pork)
2 lbs beef brisket (or 2 lbs smoked sausage)
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cups onions (chopped)
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano (I use Mexican oregano)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1
Wash and inspect beans.
2
Soak overnight in 12 cups cold water.
3
After soaking, strain and set beans aside.
4
Brown bacon or salt pork in heavy skillet. Remove from skillet; strain bacon, but reserve grease.
5
Cook onion, pepper and garlic in pork grease until tender.
6
Remove about 1/3 onion, pepper and grease set aside and strain the remainder.
7
Combine all ingredients in heavy pot or crock pot.
8
Be sure there is enough liquid to cover all ingredients.
9
Simmer or slow cook until beans are tender, 4 to 6 hours. Do not boil for better results.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs dry pinto beans, ½ cups water, for soaking, 4 -6 cups cold water (for cooking), 8 ounces bacon (or 8 ounces salt pork), and more.

Yes, Chuck Wagon Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chuck Wagon Beans

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