I love receiving feedback from customers, even more so when it’s a handwritten letter. Our bean customers seem to be among the best at taking the time to send us feedback. Whether it’s a letter to let us know how one of our employees helped them, or a letter to share a favorite recipe I appreciate all comments! Please keep them coming!
Recently I received this letter from a loyal bean customer. She had called to order beans, and during the process mentioned her favorite recipe to one of our employees. A few days later this was on my desk. With the cool weather coming this recipe would be a perfect addition to your menu, I hope you enjoy!!
Cowboy Stew
Submitted by: Debbie Illingworth of Hudson, FL
Yields 10 – 12 servings
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup sugar
2/3 cup molasses
2 tsp dry mustard or mustard powder
½ tsp black pepper
1 large onion diced small
3 cups water
8 hot dogs, sliced
½ cup barbecue sauce
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 lbs GTF Red Kidney beans
½ lbs salt pork
Directions:
Pick over the beans and soak them overnight in cold water. In the morning, drain & rinse, then parboil the beans until slightly tender.
In bottom of Dutch oven, add diced onion & beans. Cut ½” into salt pork rind and place on top of beans.
In a separate bowl, mix sugar, molasses, mustard, salt & pepper with 2 cups of boiling water. Pour over beans & pork.
Cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, then drain and add to beans. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil adding additional water as needed. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 4 – 6 minutes or until flavors are well blended.
Serve with steamed brown bread or hot Johnny cake.
