Ranch-Style Beans

Name: Ranch-Style Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) dried pinto beans; 1 quart water; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 3 hours YIELD: 8 servings.

This ranch-style beans recipe is served at all of our barbecues. It seems most people who live here like spicy, flavorful food, and this fits the bill just right. —Wilma Ruth James, Ranger, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried pinto beans
1 quart water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

Directions

1. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
2. Drain beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add 1 qt. water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer to allow flavors to blend, about 1-1/2 hours longer.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 226 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 10g fiber), 14g protein.

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