Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         dried pinto beans
   6      cups          water
     1/2  pound         salt pork -- cut up
   1      pound         chuck steak -- 1-inch cubed
   1                    red chili pepper
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      6 oz can      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.