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Wild West Beans




Source of Recipe


adapted from Calamity Jane's - Durango CO






List of Ingredients



• 3/4 cup navy beans
  
• 1/2 cup small red beans
  
• 1/2 cup black beans
  
• 1/4 cup split peas
  
• 2 quarts cold water
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  
• 2 medium bay leaves
  
• 2 cups chopped onion
  
• 2 cloves minced garlic
  
• 1 pint canned tomatoes
  
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  
• 2 cups hot cooked rice (optional)
  
• 1 cup grated jack cheese
  
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  






Instructions



1. Rinse beans, cover with water and soak overnight. Drain.
   
2. Place in large pot with 2 quarts water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender - 1½ to 3 hours.
   
3. Add seasonings, onion, garlic and tomatoes; cook for another 45 minutes.
   
4. Remove bay leaves, stir in cilantro, serve over rice, garnish with scallions & cheese.
   
5. Or delete the cilantro, rice, scallion & cheese, and just serve it as soup or over hot cornbread.