Crockpot southwestern beef & beans

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	pounds	Dried pinto beans
6	cups	Water
½	pounds	Salt pork; cut up
1	pounds	Chuck steak; 1-inch cubed
1		Red chili pepper
1		Medium onion; chopped
2		Cloves garlic; minced
1		6 oz can tomato paste
1½	tablespoon	Chili powder
1	teaspoon	Cumin seeds
½	teaspoon	Marjoram

Directions

Soak beans in water overnight. Brown salt pork in skillet; drain off fat in paper towels. In slow-cooking pot, combine soaked beans (with water), browned pork and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 1 hour on high; reduce heat to low and cook an additional 8 to 9 hours.