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                        Cattleman's Beef and Beans

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Casseroles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            Dried pinto beans
   6      c             Water
   3      lb            Beef brisket or round roast
   1      lg            Onion -- chopped
     1/2  c             Dark molasses
   2      ts            Salt
     1/2  ts            Ground ginger
     1/2  ts            Dry mustard
     1/4  ts            Pepper
   1                    Bay leaf

Rinse beans undeer running water, place in a large kettle with water;
bring to boiling; cover kettle; lower heat; cook 15 minutes; let
stand 1 hour.

Trim all excess fat from beef; brown meat on all sides in remaining
fat in a large skillet.

Place meat in the bottom of the slow cooker; add beans and liquid,
onion, molasses, salt, ginger, mustard, pepper, and bay leaf. Add
more water, if needed to cover meat and beans; cover.

Cook on high for 2 hours, stir beans, adding more liquid if needed to
keep beans and meat covered.

Turn heat control to low and cook for 8 hours, or until beans are
very tender and liquid is absorbed. Taste and season with a spoonful
of hot prepared mustard, if you wish.

Remove meat to a carving board and cut into slices; spoon beans
around beef on platter.
 

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