Crockpot Southwestern Beef And Beans

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1	pound	dried pinto beans
6	cups	water
1/2	pound	salt pork -- cut up
1	pound	chuck steak -- 1-inch cubed
1	medium	red chili pepper
1	medium	onion -- chopped
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
6	ounces	tomato paste
1 1/2	tablespoons	chili powder
1	teaspoon	cumin seeds
1/2	teaspoon	marjoram

Preparation:

Soak beans in water overnight. Brown salt pork in skillet; drain off fat in paper towels. In slow-cooking pot, combine soaked beans (with water), browned pork and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 1 hour on high; reduce heat to low and cook an additional 8 to 9 hours.