SEASONED COWBOY BEANS

INGREDIENTS

1 lb dried pinto beans

1 pkg (5.5 ounces) hickory & sage bacon

1 lg onion, chopped

6 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp hot pepper sauce

1 bay leaf

2 cloves, minced garlic

1 jalapeño, minced

2 tsps Worcestershire sauce salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Place beans in heavy large Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain.

In a lightly oiled skillet or pan, heat all 8 slices of Benevolent Bacon™ for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (bacon should not be too crispy), pull from skillet when still slightly ‘limp’ then chop into ½” pieces and set aside.

Return beans to Dutch oven after sitting for 1 hour. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until beans are tender and liquid thickens, stirring frequently, about 3 hours.

Discard bay leaf. Season beans with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.)

Ladle into bowls and serve as is or over rice, with or without cornbread. ENJOY GoodNes.com

Southeast Valley Cities Neighborhood Activity Report

Market Update:

May2023

April stats show the Days on Market went below 50 in all SE Valley cities except Queen Creek (74) & San Tan Valley (64). Gilbert saw an increase in Median Price over March and less Active Listings.

Stats for Year over Year are consistent with what we have been seeing all year with more listings than 2022, more Days on Market and a slight decrease in overall Price Per Square Foot in the East Valley.

We have less than 2 months of inventory in all cities, thus showing it is still a Seller’s market and a healthy one. We have seen some new loan programs announced to help buyers. If you’d like to talk with one of our preferred lending partners about what loan program might best fit you, please contact me for the list.

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