Arizona Chuck Wagon Beans
Submitted by sittoo
Slow cooker pinto beans with cubed beef chuck and salt pork simmer for 10 hours into tender, smoky cowboy-style beans perfect for feeding ranch hands.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
10 hrsREADY
11 hrsThis hearty chuck wagon recipe transforms dried pinto beans and beef into stick-to-your-ribs comfort food.
Salt pork and beef chuck add rich, smoky depth while beans cook low and slow until creamy inside.
Cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes bring subtle heat and Western flavor.
Just brown the meats, toss everything in the slow cooker, and walk away.
Kitchen Tips
- Quick-soak beans by boiling 2 minutes then letting stand 1 hour before adding to slow cooker
- Brown salt pork first to render fat for sautéing vegetables
- Skim fat during cooking for cleaner flavor
- Let beans rest covered for an hour after cooking so flavors deepen
Ingredients
Directions
Pick over beans and rinse well. Combine beans and water in a large kettle.
Bring to boiling; cover; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour then pour into slow cooker.
Brown salt pork in a large skillet; remove with a slowtted spoon to cooker; remove with slotted spoon to cooker.
Brown beef, a few pieces at a time in pan drippings; remove to cooker with slotted spoon; stir in salt, oregano, red pepper, cumin and tomato sauce.
Add more water, if necessary to bring liquid level above beans.
Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours, or until beans are tender.
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