Ranch Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) pkg. pinto beans
6 c. water
3/4 c. chopped cooked ham
1/2 lb. bulk sausage, browned
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. herb and spice blend
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), chopped

Preparation

Sort and wash beans. Cover with water 2-inches above beans and soak for 8 hours. Drain beans and put in Dutch oven. Add water and next 8 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and simmer an additional 30 minutes.