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Tommy Joe > wrote:

> 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

Mint and beans? Interesting concept. :-)
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