DRUNKEN BEAN SOUP
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried pinto beans (2
1/2 c.)
3 c. water
1 slice bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 (12 oz.) cans beer
1 c. roast beef, shredded
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green
chiles, drained
Sort and wash beans; place in Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Cover and let soak 8 hours. Drain beans and return to Dutch oven. Add 3 cups water to beans, bring to a boil. Add bacon, sugar and salt; cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in beer, beef, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles. Cover and simmer an additional 30 minutes.