Cowboy Beans

Cowboy Beans
Cowboy Beans
During roundups, cowboys once saved any extra coffee for use in cooking, since water was sometimes scarce. The coffee powder in these beans is an adaptation of that. Add some hot buttered flour tortillas and a crisp salad alongside for a terrific meal.
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Bean Vegetarian Summer Bon Appétit Missouri
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • Carbohydrate 85 g(28%)
  • Fat 11 g(17%)
  • Fiber 22 g(90%)
  • Protein 26 g(51%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(8%)
  • Sodium 1210 mg(50%)
  • Calories 517

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and bay leaves. Sauté until vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano and cumin and sauté 5 minutes. Mix in water, tomato sauce, sugar and coffee powder. Add beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low: simmer until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Before serving, rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.)

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and bay leaves. Sauté until vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano and cumin and sauté 5 minutes. Mix in water, tomato sauce, sugar and coffee powder. Add beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low: simmer until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Before serving, rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.)