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Cowboy Pinto Beans

I'm not sure why this recipe makes me think of the Wild West, but they do. Maybe it's the combination of molasses and cumin. Maybe it's that I can imagine them being made in a big pot over an open flame. Either way, these make a great accompaniment to steaks or burgers. The key is to cook the beans fast for about ten minutes on medium-high heat. Stir them often in that first ten minutes and then reduce the heat to very low and simmer, covered. Stir them only occasionally. The stirring will break up a few beans and help thicken the sauce.

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