RECIPE - Tepary Bean Stew

• 1 lb dried tepary beans
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• ½ tsp of cumin
  
• ¼ tsp Mexican oregano
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 2-3 quarts of chicken or veggetable stock

Optional Ingredients:

• 2 chipotle chiles or 2 fresh chiles, chopped
  
• 2-3 carrots, chopped or grated
  
• 3-4 stalks celery, chopped
  
• 3 small tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes
  
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  
• 2 cups cholla buds, cooked
  
• 1 lb pork, deer, chicken or beef, cubed and browned in a separate skillet.

1. Cook beans according to basic instructions with the onion and spices. White or brown beans work well with this stew.
2. rain and add beans to chicken or vegetable stock for more flavour. 
   
3. Add a few of the optional ingredients based on what you have on hand or the flavours you like. 
   

Simmer everything together for at least 1 hour before serving.