I first came here with a question and in time I'll have more. For
now though, having checked out a few threads, looked at some recipes,
etc., I have to say that I have found that simple foods are usually
best. I am enclosing one my grandparents used to make. It's Lebanese
based, but comes from Brazil, where some distant family members
settled in the 20s or thereabouts.

Take a pound of kidney beans and put in pot with a pound of chuck
roast, or roast of your choice. I choose not soak the beans. Bring
to a boil, skim off the scum (just for you Bobo), then lower and
simmer for 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, adding water
as needed, till beans are about to fall apart. You might want to take
the meat out early if it's falling apart. You can add it later.

When beans are to your liking, put a half stick of butter in a
skillet and melt, then add a bunch of minced garlic (6 to 10 large
cloves) and cook till yellow but not burned. Pour the butter and
garlic into the beans and meat. Then take a palmful of dried mint and
rub it into the pot. That's it, 5 ingredients - not including the
rice you might want to pour the mix on top of. Thanks for reading.

Tommy Joe