Santa Maria Ranch-Style Beans
- 1 lb dried pinquito beans
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pick over and rinse beans. Place beans, beef broth and water in a large dutch oven; cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Saute ground beef, onions and garlic; drain.
- Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients to beans. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
- If thinner consistency is desired, add more beef broth.
pinquito beans, beef broth, water, ground beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, fresh cilantro, chili powder, oregano, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/santa-maria-ranch-style-beans-506544 (may not work)