1 pound dried pinto beans

1/4 pound salt pork or bacon -- diced

1 pound chuck steak (up to 2 lbs) -- cut in 1" cubes

1/8 teaspoon red pepper (up to 1/4 tsp)

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 6 oz can tomato paste

1 cup water

1 tablespoon chili powder

salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Completely soften beans (suggest pressure cook them- pb). In skillet, brown sa lt pork and cubed chuck steak over medium-heat; drain well. Add to Crock-Pot w ith soaked pinto beans. Add remaining ingredients; stir well. cover and cook oh High for 2 hours, then on Low for 7 to 12 hours or cook entire time on High for 5 to 8 hours.

Serves 8