Beans With Beef Jerky

• olive oil↗2 teaspoons
• chopped onions (about 1 large)3 cups
• chopped green bell peppers (about 1 medium)3 cups
• garlic cloves↗5

  minced

• fat-free low-sodium chicken broth↗1 1⁄2 cups
• peppered beef jerky, minced↗1⁄2 cup
• molasses↗2 tablespoons
• ground cumin↗2 teaspoons
• (15 ounce) cans pinto beans↗3

  rinsed and drained

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 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 half (about 15 minutes).