ANASAZI BEANS 
1 pkg. dry Anasazi beans (can be found at Smith's), rinsed and checked for stones
1 qt. water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes OR 1 large can tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. chocolate sauce or powdered cocoa
1 can beer
1 sm. can chopped green chilis
1 beef bouillon cube
1/4 tsp. each - oregano, basil, thyme or marjoram, lemon pepper, chili powder or cumin

Rinse beans in cold water, rubbing beans to remove dirt, rinse again until water is clear. Put beans 1 quart of water in large pot, boil 5 minutes and turn off heat. Add 2 cups water and let soak overnight.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for several hours, adding water or beer as needed. Beans should be fork tender. Can add browned ground beef, turkey or chicken. Salt to taste.

NOTE: Never add salt to beans as they are cooking. It makes them tough and takes longer for them to cook.

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Anasazi Beans
 #131817
 Barbara peterson (New York) says:
It is not true that adding salt at the beginning of the recipe will toughen beans - actual the opposite is true - salt at the beginning will make your bean creamy and it does not take longer to cook. I actually soak my bean with salt overnight and they come out great - read the science on beans and salt and lets put this old tale to rest.
   #145849
 Bour3 (Colorado) says:
Barbara is right. Salt does not toughen beans, but acid does. Avoid the tomatoes until the end.

 

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