Southwestern Steak and Beans Crock Pot

Submitted by Mimi22

"I got this from a crock pot recipe book. Prep time does not include overnight soaking of the beans."

 

• Ready In: 9hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb dried pinto bean
• 6 cups water
• 1⁄2 lb salt pork, cut up
• 1 lb chuck steak, 1 inch cubed
• 1 red chili pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram

directions

1. Soak beans in water overnight.
2. Brown salt pork in skillet; drain off fat in paper towels.
3. In crock pot, combine soaked beans (with water), browned pork and remaining ingredients.
4. Cover and cook 1 hour on high.
5. Reduce heat to low and cook an additional 8 to 9 hours.

Reviews

[ncmysteryshopper]

We really liked these! I liked that fact that it basically cooked itself. The only think I did different was to add an extra pepper and used 1/2 tea cumin seeds and 1/2 tea ground cumin. We ate them as a side to steak on night and put them on nachos the next. Great Flavor!!