Beans With Beef Jerky

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 cups chopped onions (about 1 large)
• 3 cups chopped green bell peppers (about 1 medium)
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup peppered beef jerky, minced
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. add broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. uncover and cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 15 minutes).