PORK AND PINTO BEANS

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"I first tasted this dish at an office potluck, and now I serve it often when company comes," says Darlene Brenden, a Salem, Oregon field editor. "I set out an array of toppings and let everyone fix their own taco salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds), halved
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
5 medium carrots, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/2 cups water
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash pepper
Tortilla chips or tortillas
Optional toppings: Chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or shredded lettuce

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Soak beans according to the package directions., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, carrots, celery, water, chiles, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper. Pour over roast. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook until beans are tender, 5 hours longer., Remove meat, shred with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. With a slotted spoon, serve meat mixture over corn chips or in tortillas with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 37g protein.