Camp Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried pinto beans
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
4 oz. ham chunks
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar

Preparation

Soak beans in water to cover in soup pot overnight.
Drain; rinse.
Add water to cover, onion, garlic, bay leaves and chicken bouillon.
Simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, green pepper, seasonings, ham chunks and brown sugar.
Remove bay leaves before serving.