Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
pound
pinto beans

dried



6
cups
water

cold



1/2
pound
salt pork

cut up



1
pound
beef

chuck steak, 1 inch cubed



1/2
teaspoon
red bell pepper

red pepper, crushed



1
each
onions

chopped



2
each
garlic cloves

minced



6
ounces
tomato paste





1 1/2
tablespoon
chili powder





1
teaspoon
salt





1
teaspoon
cumin seeds





1/2
teaspoon
marjoram leaves

 Soak beans in water overnight.  Brown salt pork in skillet or in the crockpot if you have that type.  Combine the soaked beans with water into the crockpot along with the browed salt pork and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-1 hours