Ingredients

  • 1 pound pinto beans dried
  • 6 pounds beef roast, rump
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup green bell peppers strips
  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Method

  • Wash the beans and cover with cold water to soak overnight.
  • then bring them to a boil and cook for 1 hour, and drain, discarding the water.
  • Brown the roast in the shortening, in a large dutch oven or roaster, add the peppers and onions cooking until tender.
  • Add the beans and the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and bake in a 350F (180C).
  • oven for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the meat is done.