Best Idaho Buckaroo Beans Recipes

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Provided by Theresa P

Categories Beans

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry pinto beans
6 cups water
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 lb salt pork
2 cups canned tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup green peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

Add washed beans to water in large heavy pot; bring to boil.
Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cover.
Let stand an hour.
Slice onion thick and garlic thin; add them along with the bay leaf and salt pork and bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer; cover tightly and cook until beans are tender.
Add tomatoes, dry mustard, green pepper, chili powder, brown sugar and oregano.
Cover and simmer for about 2 hours to get full rich flavor.
Beans should cook until there is just enough liquid left to resemble thick gravy.
You may have to remove cover at the last hour of cooking to thicken beans.

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Provided by pat1908

Number Of Ingredients 15

Serves: 6
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 1/2 Cups chopped white onions
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1/1 /4 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed, drained
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup mild-flavoured (light) molasses
1/2 cup bottled mesquite barbecue sauce
2 Tbsp freshly ground coffee beans
1 Tbsp hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
5 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and next 8 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens slightly and flavours blend, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.