Arizona Chuck Wagon Beans

1 lb dried navy or pinto beans
6 cups water
1/4 pound salt pork, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 pounds chuck steak, cubed
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp red pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
8 ounces tomato sauce

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; saute onion, garlic and green
pepper in pan drippings; 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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