Hearty Funky Beans

Name: Hearty Funky Beans
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, Tex-Mex, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 dash Chili Powder; 10 oz Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1 lb Ground Beef; 0.5 cup Ketchup; 1 lb Pinto Beans; 1 lb Pork Sausage; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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Hearty Funky Beans blend creamy pinto beans with browned pork sausage and ground beef for a rich, meaty bite. Tomatoes with green chiles add gentle heat while ketchup brings a subtle tangy sweetness. Serve this comforting pot as a casual weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side at potlucks and game days.

Prep1 hr 25 mins
Cook2 hrs 20 mins
Serves12
DifficultyMedium

1

Sort and rinse the dried beans, then put them in a large lidded saucepan of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, turn off the heat, and let the beans stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the beans in a colander, return them to the saucepan, cover with water, and simmer for 2 hours, until the beans are tender.
2

Meanwhile, add the sausage, beef, onion, and green pepper to a skillet over medium heat, and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, until the sausage and beef are evenly browned.
3

Stir the meat mixture into the beans, then add the tomatoes with chiles, ketchup, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes to thicken.