Midwestern Style Pinto Beans Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c. dry pinto beans
- 1 1/2 lbs. grnd beef, cooked and liquid removed
- 1 1/2 lbs. Eckrich smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 1/2 med. size onion, diced
- 3 med. size white potatoes, peeled and cubed approximately 1/4 inch
- 2 (16 ounce.) can whole tomatoes, peeled
- Lawry seasoning salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional for Cajun style: add in cajun spices, omit seasoning salt and black pepper
Directions
- Cook pinto beans, add in 2 Tbsp. of Crisco shortening (or possibly other type) to water bring to a boil. Add in pinto beans and seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down to medium. Cook till 3/4 done. Add in all ingredients. Cook till done. You may have to add in water to allow to cook to complete done. Make sure the water level is always approximately 6 to 8 inches above beans.
- For added thickening you may use tomato paste for desired thickening. Best served over white rice.
- Chicken breast may be used in place of grnd beef. Beef sausage may be used in place of the pork sausage.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 187g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 356 | |
| Calories from Fat 84 | 24% |
| Total Fat 9.34g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3.61g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1201mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 45.37g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 35% |
| Sugars 2.7g | 2% |
| Protein 22.53g | 36% |
