1 pound dried pinto beans
1/4 pound salt pork or bacon — diced
1 pound chuck steak (up to 2 lbs) — cut in 1″ cubes
1/8 teaspoon red pepper (up to 1/4 tsp)
2 cloves garlic — minced
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Completely soften beans (suggest pressure cook them- pb). In skillet, brown sa lt pork and cubed chuck steak over medium-heat; drain well. Add to Crock-Pot w ith soaked pinto beans. Add remaining ingredients; stir well. cover and cook oh High for 2 hours, then on Low for 7 to 12 hours or cook entire time on High for 5 to 8 hours.
Serves 8