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Southwestern Beanpot




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


This is a great dish for a picnic or BBQ.





List of Ingredients



• 2 pounds dried black beans
  
• 3 quarts water
  
• 1 large onion
  
• 2 cloves garlic
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1 tablespoon oil
  
• salt and pepper
  
• 1 pound smoked ham, ground
  
• 1 cup tomato juice
  
• 1 teaspoon cumin
  
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
  
• 1 pound cubed ham
  
• sour cream
  






Instructions



1. Presoak beans,or bring to a boil with water to cover and allow to stand for two hours.
   
2. Drain
   
3. Add the 3 quarts water, onion, garlic and bay leaf.Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
   
4. Heat bacon fat in skillet. Cook ground ham for 2-3 minutes, add tomato juice, salt and pepper and spices.
   
5. Stir into beans, simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add ham cubes and simmer 10 minutes longer. Top with sour cream.