Cattleman’s Beef and Beans

Cattleman's Beef and Beans

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Crockpot Casseroles

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 pound Dried pinto beans

6 cups Water

3 pounds Beef brisket or round roast

1 large Onion -- chopped

1/2 cup Dark molasses

2 teaspoons Salt

1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1 Bay leaf

1. Rinse beans undeer running water, place in a large kettle with water; bring to boiling; cover kettle; lower heat; cook 15 minutes; let stand 1 hour. 2. Trim all excess fat from beef; brown meat on all sides inremaining fat ina large skillet. 3. Place meat in the bottom of the slow cooker; add beans and liquid, onion, mollasses, salt, ginger, mustard, pepper and bay leaf. Add more water, if needed to cover meat and beans; cover. 4. Cook on high for 2 hours, stir beans, adding more liquid if needed to keep beans and meat covered. 5. Turn heat control to low and cook for 8 hours, or until beans are very tender and liquid is absorbed. Taste and season with a spoonful of hot prepared mustard, if you wish. 6. Remove meat to a carving board and cut into slices; spoon beans around beef on platter. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -