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Gunslinger Beans 1/3 cup lentils 1 1/3 cups water 4 bacon strips, fried and diced 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons catsup 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans with liquid 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans with liquid Boil lentils in water for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain. Fry bacon strips. In bacon grease, cook onions until transparent. Combine lentils, bacon, onion, catsup, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, pepper flakes, bay leaf, tomatoes and beans in crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serves 8 to 10.

Cowboy Casserole Recipe Source: Submitted by Joyce, Texas A Texas favorite! 1 pound chicken, deboned Seasonings optional (garlic, salt, pepper) 1/2 package corn tortillas (Tostitos work too, but not as well) 1 can low sodium chicken broth 4 to 6 cups cheese 1 can Ro*tel tomatoes, spicy or mild or 1 1/2 cups salsa Deep casserole dish Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Boil chicken with seasoning. I buy the rotisserie chickens that are already seasoned and cooked, and debone it. Smear a little broth in the casserole dish and lay the first layer of tortillas. Pour a little more broth, spread half the chicken, half the tomatoes, and half the cheese. Cover with a little more broth. Repeat process. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly. This goes nicely with a green salad and some iced tea! Serves: 4-6

Cowboy Coffee Recipe 4 quarts water 1 1/2 cups freshly ground coffee 1 egg shell 1/2 cup cold water Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan or coffee pot. Add coffee grounds and egg shell to boiling water. Return to a boil, then remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. Slowly add cold water to settle grounds to the bottom. Strain if desired.