Tom Mix Cowboy Beans Recipe

Name: Tom Mix Cowboy Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean, sorted,rinsed and drained; 8 cups water; 1 - 1 1/2 lb ham shank; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 limes

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto bean, sorted,rinsed and drained
8 cups water
1 - 1 1/2 lb ham shank
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 limes

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In a large kettle, add the beans and pour in water.
2
You want the water to cover with enough water about 2 inches above beans.
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Cover and let stand overnight.
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Bring beans to a boil for 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and cover for 1 hour or until tender.
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Drain the beans and add the 8 cups of water.
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Then add ham, onions, and garlic.
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Bring the water to a boil and cook the bean for 10 minutes.
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Then reduce the kettle's heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
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Then remove the ham.
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Allow the ham to cool, then cut into 1/2- inch pieces.
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Return ham to the kettle.
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You add the cumin, oregano, cilantro, and pepper next.
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Continue to simmer for an additional 1 hour.
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The beans should be very tender and with little liquid.
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If the beans become too dry, add a little water.
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If the beans are too soupy, continue to cook.
18
Now is the time to add the salt.
19
Cut limes into wedges and squeeze into beans.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried pinto bean, sorted,rinsed and drained, 8 cups water, 1 - 1 1/2 lb ham shank, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tom Mix Cowboy Beans falls under the General 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.

Tom Mix Cowboy Beans

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