Papa'S Lo-Cal Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dry pinto beans
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 Tbsp. dry onion (powder or grain)
1/2 Tbsp. dry garlic (powder or grain)
3 Tbsp. catsup
1 tsp. Sweet 'N Low
1 tsp. chili powder (more if you like!)
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Place beans in covered 3 to 4-quart pot and cover with 3 inches of water.
Cook on very low heat for 3 hours.
Drain and fill with fresh water 2 to 3 inches above beans.
Add oil, bouillon cubes and Sweet 'N Low.
Bring it to low boil and cook until tender (about 4 hours).
Add all other ingredients and simmer for 1/2 hour.
Serve with cornbread.
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