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Coal preparation: As you prepare to cook these delicious beans, there are a few things you need to know about the coals.
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You should always heat your coals until they begin to look ashy.
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We use a charcoal chimney to start our coals so there is no need for dangerous lighter fluid.
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At the beginning of the recipe, you will be browning the meat over high heat; for this step, you will need 10 hot coals under the Dutch oven.
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Later in the recipe, you will be baking the beans at 350 F; this will require 5 hot coals on the bottom and 15 placed on top of the lid.
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In a large Dutch oven (at least #10 size) saute the hamburger meat and taco seasoning over high heat, stirring to break apart.
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At this point, you should have 10 hot coals under the Dutch oven.
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This will achieve proper temperature for browning the beef.
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Once the meat is browned, carefully add the remaining ingredients into the pot.
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There is no need to drain the meat.
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The juice will combine with the other ingredients to form a flavorful sauce.
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Stir well to combine.
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Place the lid on top.
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Carefully place hot coals on top of the lid.
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For our pot, which is a #10 Dutch oven, we used 5 coals on the bottom and 15 on top but you will need to refer to your reference guide for the proper number of coals based on your Dutch oven size.
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You want the beans to bake at 350 F. 4.
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Allow the beans to bake for 45 minutes.
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Carefully remove the lid and stir.
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Allow to simmer, uncovered (still over the coals), for 15 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Note: You can easily adapt the recipe for the oven.
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Simply bake in a Dutch oven at 350 F instead of over the campfire.
