SOUTHWEST COWBOY BEANS

By Silvermama

These beans are "crocked" and have a smoky flavor. One dish meal; serve with Texas Toast or garlic bread.
Fresh cilantro makes a great garnish as well as a dollop of sour cream.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lbs. dried pinto beans, soaked per
• pkg directions, and rinsed
• 2 large dried ancho chili peppers
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Fire Roasted Diced
• Tomatoes
• 1 Medium Red Onion, diced
• 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Poblano Pepper, seeded/diced
• 2 Tbs Garlic, chopped
• 2 Tbs Chipotle Chili Pepper in Adobo
• Sauce, chopped
• 1 Tbs Cumin
• 2.5 Tbs Chili Powder
• .5 Tbs Crushed Red Pepper
• 1 Tbs Salt
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire
• 1/2 cup Catsup
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Soak ancho chili peppers in hot water X 15 minutes; drain and chopped. Add all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on hi X 8-10 hrs. Depending on your cooker, it may take longer or shorter for the beans to soften. After 6 hrs, start checking every hour unless you have cooked these type beans before in your cooker.