*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Brother Walter's Pinto Beans

Recipe By     : Houston Chronicle
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            Pinto beans
   2      md            Onion
   4                    Celery rib
   1      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1                    Bell pepper -- chopped
   1      bn            Green onion -- chopped
   5      sl            Bacon -- cut in small pieces
                        Salt -- to taste
   2      ds            Red pepper chili powder --
                        - to taste

Cooking time: 3 to 4 hours

Brown bacon pieces in skillet and add chopped vegetables and cook
over low heat until wilted. Add to beans that have been soaked
overnight. Add water to beans and cover and cook until tender.  


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