Southwestern Beef and Beans
Just happened to find this recipe on Facebook. I love just about anything southwestern so it merited a try. It was a very simple way to use your dry beans, and even though it called for pintos, you could use any bean you have. Everyone really liked it and it was a great, fast meal. about 1 lb. or so chuck roast 2 c. pintos 1 can Rotel 1 can green chilies 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic (or more if you like) 1 tsp. chili powder 1 chopped onion Place the beans that have been rinsed and soaked. (I boil the beans for 1 hour if I didn't soak them overnight - or just microwave them for about 20 min. or till boiling and put into crockpot) Add the rotel and chilies, then the spices and then a cut up chuck roast. Season the meat just a little more with the same seasonings. Add water to cover the beans and cook on high for about 8 hours. Never salt your beans till the end. If needed, add more water during cooking time.