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RECIPES FROM THE RETRO HOUSEWIFE

SIDE DISH

Mexican Red Beans, American

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried red beans (soaked overnight)
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb. can tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper (or 2 tsp. chili powder)
• ¼ lb. salt pork, chopped and browned

Preparation Instructions

Put soaked and drained beans in crock pot. Add water and all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high 2 hours then turn to low for 8 hours.

Contributed by Diana O'Neal, 1980

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