Ranch-Style Beans (AKA Cowboy beans)

Just Cher's Note:

This recipe comes from memories of my husband of his mothers "chili beans" Of course I changed it a bit and the title cause we all Know there are no beans in "chili"

• Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb dry pinto beans
• 8 cups water (I use 4 cups of beef stock 4 cups water)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies

Directions:

1. Place beans in a dutch oven: add water 2 inches above beans.
2. Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute.
3. Cover and remove from heat and let stand 1 hour Drain Bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil in dutch oven Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour until beans are tender Add onion, and the next 7 ingredients simmer 30 minutes Add tomatoes simmer 30 minutes and serve.

Reviews

[Chef #580861 Nesbitt]

These are great but I decided to make some changes and it worked for us.They turned out like the canned ranch style beans.I added 2 tsps.cumin,1 smoked ham hock,and a can of enchilada sauce.I think the enchilada sauce did it.Great with cornbread.Thanks,cher

[maryann9604_9456560]

This was AWESOME! I have tried many of your recipies and they are all so good! I switched the the pinto beans to red kidney and served over rice. They ate the whole pot. Thanks for your amazing recipies.

[Chef #564176]

Absolutely wonderful. I tripled the recipe and made them in a 18 quart roaster oven.. The amount fed 60 people. Everyone loved them.