Ingredients

2 lbs. dry pinto beans
1 lg. can chopped tomatoes
4 lg. onions, chopped
4 Italian frying peppers, chopped
5 lg. garlic cloves, put through press
5 ribs celery, finely chopped
1/2 C. finely chopped Italian parsley
1 (12 oz.) beer
4-5 C. water

Cooking Instructions

Wash and soak beans in hot water in colander rinse and changing water a few times. Soak about 30 minutes. Saute onions, peppers and celery for about 5 to 10 minutes. Put sauteed vegetables into a large crock pot, add drained beans and stir. Add garlic, parsley, beer and water. Add seasonings: 2 tsp. oregano 2 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. cumin Cook in crock pot on low for about 10 hours. Adjust and add seasonings if necessary. Freezes well.
 
 
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