Brother walter's pinto beans

 
                        Brother Walter's Pinto Beans
 
 Recipe By     : Houston Chronicle
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Beans
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      lb            pinto beans
    2      med           onion
    4      rib           celery
    1                    clove garlic -- minced
    1                    bell pepper -- chopped
    1      bunch         green onion -- chopped
    5      strips        bacon -- cut in small pieces
                         salt -- to taste
           few dashes    red pepper chili powder -- to taste
 
 Brown bacon pieces in skillet and add chopped vegetables and cook over low heat
  until wilted.  Add to beans that have been soaked overnight.  Add water to bea
 ns and cover and cook until tender.  
 Cooking time:  3-4 hrs.
 
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