ITALIAN PINTO BEANS

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Provided by Luann Crownover

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 lb pinto beans, dried
8 c water
1/2 c fiesta brand pinto bean seasoning
1/4 c dried minced onion flakes
2 sweet italian sausage links, cooked and crumbled
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 can(s) tomatoes, canned italian-style and diced
salt to taste. when i use a salty meat such as this, i sometimes don't have to add any extra salt

Steps:

1. Place water, pinto bean seasoning and dried onion flakes in a large, heavy dutch oven pot. Bring to a boil.
2. While water is coming to a boil, check the dried beans for rocks and other debris. Rinse in cool water and drain. Add to pot of boiling water. Bring back to a boil, add Worcestershire sauce and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer with lid on until almost tender, checking often to stir and add water as needed.
3. When beans need about another hour until tender, add the cooked, crumbled Italian sausage and the can of tomatoes. Continue simmering with lid off or slightly vented to thicken the liquid. Serve with cornbread, rice or your favorite side.