Beans with Beef Jerky

Ingredients

• 2 ounces beef jerky minced
• 45 ounce pinto beans rinsed drained canned
• 1.5 cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
• 5  garlic clove minced
• 1 cup bell pepper green chopped ( 1 medium)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 3 cups onion chopped ( 1 large)

Equipment

• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook until liquid is reduced by about half (about 15 minutes).