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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. dry pinto beans
  • 2 cans (1 lb. each) tomato puree
  • 1 c. water
  • 4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 c. minced onion
  • 1/4 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, margarine or bacon fat

Method

  • Wash beans thoroughly.
  • Place beans in large kettle; cover with water.
  • Soak beans overnight.
  • Drain beans and cover with fresh water.
  • Cook over medium heat 2 hours or until tender. Drain thoroughly.
  • Combine beans, puree, water, bacon and chili powder.
  • Saute onion in butter, margarine or bacon fat for 5 minutes.
  • Add to beans.
  • Simmer beans 30 minutes.