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Serves 16 | 
A fantastic side dish that delivers big flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups dried red beans
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 green chile peppers, sauteed and diced
3 vine-ripened tomatoes, sauteed, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
7 quarts water
1 smoked ham hock
1 teaspoon toasted coriander seed
1 bay leaf
2 whole dried red chile peppers
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Pour beans in a large bowl, cover with water and let soak overnight, changing water once; drain next day.
  2. When beans are ready, saute onion, garlic, green chiles and tomatoes in oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add water and ham hock; bring to a boil. Add beans, coriander seed, bay leaf and dried chiles. Continue to boil for 30 minutes, then lower heat, cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours, until beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Course: Side

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