Ingredients

  • 3 lb. dried pinto beans
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 c. fresh green beans, snapped
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 2 (10 oz.) cans tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 lb. lean ham or small ham hock
  • 1 tsp. salt (if desired)
  • 6 Basque chorizos, cooked (available at Ponderosa Meats in Reno or Butcher Boy Meat Market in Sparks)

Method

  • Discard discolored pinto beans; rinse remainder under cold running water.
  • Drain well.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Add enough cold water to cover.
  • Let soak at least 8 hours or overnight.