Chipotle Pinto Beans

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This is great served over corn bread on a cold winter day. If you can't find a ham hock, use a couple of slices of bacon. Also make sure that your chipotle pepper is straight from the can. I used one that had been in the refrigerator for months and it didn't add much flavor to things.

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Steps

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Put beans in a medium sauce pan and add enough water to cover the beans.

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Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.

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Simmer for 10 minutes.

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Add the remaining ingredients , cover and bring to a boil.

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Remove and set aside chipotle pepper.

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Lower heat and simmer until beans are tender , stirring frequently and adding more water when needed to prevent scorching.

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Salt to taste and return chipotle pepper to pot if a spicier stew is desired.

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Serve hot in soup bowls.

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Ingredients

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dried pinto bean, chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, chipotle chile in adobo, ham hock