*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Brother Walter's Pinto Beans

Recipe By     : Houston Chronicle
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            pinto beans
   2      med           onion
   4      rib           celery
   1                    clove garlic -- minced
   1                    bell pepper -- chopped
   1      bunch         green onion -- chopped
   5      strips        bacon -- cut in small pieces
                        salt -- to taste
          few dashes    red pepper chili powder -- to taste

Brown bacon pieces in skillet and add chopped vegetables and cook over low heat
 until wilted.  Add to beans that have been soaked overnight.  Add water to bea
ns and cover and cook until tender.  
Cooking time:  3-4 hrs.

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