Arizona Chuck Wagon Beans Recipe

Ingredients for Arizona Chuck Wagon Beans

• Dried Navy Beans
• 8 cups water
• 4 ounces salt pork
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Green Bell Pepper
• Chuck Steaks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Ground Cumin
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

How to Make Arizona Chuck Wagon Beans

1. Pick over 1 pound of dried pinto beans and rinse thoroughly.
2. Combine rinsed beans with 8 cups of water in a large kettle.
3. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour.
6. Transfer the beans to your slow cooker.
7. In a large skillet, brown 4 ounces of salt pork over medium heat.
8. Remove salt pork with a slotted spoon and add to the slow cooker.
9. Sauté 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 green bell pepper (chopped) in the remaining fat from the salt pork until softened.
10. Add sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
11. Brown 1 pound of beef stew meat, a few pieces at a time, in the skillet until browned on all sides.
12. Add browned beef to the slow cooker.
13. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce.
14. Add more water if necessary to ensure the liquid level is above the beans.
15. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours, or until beans are tender and the flavors have melded.