Recipe Cowpoke Beans (Side Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 pound dry pinto beans
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 2/3 cups canned stewed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 1/4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparing/Cooking:

• Soak pinto beans overnight with plenty of water to cover.
• Drain, remove to a large cooking pot, and cover with fresh water.
• Add the bacon, red chile flakes, and garlic.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 3 hours.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Saute onion in butter until tender.
• Add the tomatoes, parsley, cumin, marjoram, and salt.
• Simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes to blend the flavors.
• When beans are tender, drain off any remaining water.
• Pour in the tomato mixture, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot.

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