Good stuff for camping!

Cowboy Beans

Feeds 6 to 10 adults, fix one to two days prior to camp

20 oz. kidney beans
10 oz. pinto beans
10 oz. black beans
2 ham hocks
5 jalape±os, roasted
3 anejo chiles, roasted
1 whole onion, chopped fine
? clove garlic, chopped fine
4 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. cumin
salt and pepper to taste

I suggest experimenting with different seasonings as well to better suit personal tastes. I like mine double chiles

Sautee onions, garlic and ham hocks in olive oil until onions are translucent. Stir in beans (dried beans are always best <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> .) When using dried beans, add the appropriate amount of water (or chicken stock, yummy), add all other ingredients and cook beans until tender. Note; If using canned beans, split ham hocks to cook out more of the flavor and add chicken stock only to thin appropriately for cooking.

When cooking is complete, allow to cool and refrigerate. Re-heat (slowly) in a stock pot over coals (best) or carefully on a camp stove and serve with steaks, campfire potatoes, corn on the cob and many cold beverages of choice.

Enjoy.

Mike