Portuguese Style Beans

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A simple recipe for beans without a zillion ingredients. preparation time does not include the overnight soak. you can also use 4 cans of cooked beans to avoid the wait.

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Steps

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Soak beans overnight , then cook until tender , about 2 hours , or according to package directions.

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Drain.

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Meanwhile , in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat and saut onions and garlic until softened , about 5 minutes.

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Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.

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Be sure to break up the meat into small pieces.

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Add tomato sauce , cloves , chili powder , salt and pepper , parsley , and the red pepper.

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Add beans and cook another 25 minutes , covered.

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Ingredients

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dried kidney beans, peanut oil, onion, garlic cloves, ground beef, tomato sauce, ground cloves, chili powder, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh parsley, hot red pepper