Ranch-Style Beans (AKA Cowboy beans)

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"

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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.