Ingredients

2 C. Dried pinto beans, washed
1 each Large onion, chopped
2 each Cloves garlic, minced
1 each Bay leaf
1/2 pound Smoked ham, chopped
2 C. canned chopped tomatoes
1/2 C. Chopped bell pepper
2 tsp. Chili powder
2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
1/2 tsp. Dry mustard
1/4 tsp. Oregano

Cooking Instructions

Cover beans with water and let soak overnight. Drain beans, discarding soaking water. In crock pot, cover beans with fresh water and add remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until beans are tender. Taste beans, add salt if necessary -don’t add salt at the beginning of cooking time-it will make the beans tough.
 
 
While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body." (Matthew 26:26)