SOUTHWEST COWBOY BEANS

By Silvermama

These beans are "crocked" and have a smoky flavor. One dish meal served with Texas Toast or garlic bread. Top with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and/or grated cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked per pkg,
• rinsed and drained
• 2 dried ancho chili peppers
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Fire Roasted Diced
• Tomatoes
• 1 Poblano Pepper,chopped
• 1 Red Onion, chopped
• 1 Red Bell Pepper,chopped
• 2 Tbs Garlic, chopped
• 2 Tbs Chipolte Chili Peppers in Adobo
• Sauce, chopped
• 1 Tbs ground Cumin
• 2.5 Tbs Chili Powder
• 1/2 Tbs crushed Red Pepper
• 1/4 cup Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbs salt
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire
• 1 cup strong black brewed coffee

Preparation

Step 1

Soak ancho chili peppers in water X 15 minutes. You may need to weight them down to keep them covered in the water. Drain and chop.
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on hi X 8-10 hrs. Depending on your cooker, it may take a shorter or longer period of time for the beans to soften. Start checking every hour after 6 hrs unless you have prepared beans in your cooker previously.