1 lb. dry beans, Great Northern, pinto or navy
6 c. cold water
4 oz. diced salt pork
1 1/2 lbs. cubed lean beef
1 lg. green pepper, chopped
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Wash and inspect beans, soak overnight in 6 cups cold water. After soaking, drain and set aside.

Brown salt pork in heavy skillet. Remove from skillet; drain. Cook onion, pepper and garlic in pork grease until tender. Cook beef in same skillet. Combine all ingredients in heavy pot or crock pot. Be sure there is enough liquid to cover all ingredients. Simmer or slow cook until beans and meat are tender, 3 to 6 hours. Do not boil for better results.