Arizona chuck wagon beans

1 lbs dried navy beans
1 lbs dried pinto beans
12 c water
1/2 lbs lean pork loin, boneless, diced
2 lbs lean round steak, cubed( trim the fat off)
16 oz tomato sauce
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 green bell peppers, chopped

Pick over beans and rinse well. Combine beans and water in a large kettle. Bring to boiling; cover; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour then pour into slow cooker. Brown pork in a large skillet; remove with a slotted spoon to cooker; sauté onion, garlic and green pepper in pan drippings; remove with slotted spoon to cooker. Brown beef, a few pieces at a time in pan drippings; remove to cooker with slotted spoon; stir in salt, oregano, red pepper, cumin and tomato sauce. Add more water, if necessary to bring liquid level above beans. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours, or until beans are tender.
12 = 1 c servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOONTOES1.