Ingredients
1 cup pinto beans
1/3 tsp. baking soda
3/4 lb. ground beef
1/3 cup dry split peas
1/4 cup rice
1 beef bouillon cube
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 carrot, sliced
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. salt

Directions
Sort the beans to remove any foreign objects (small rocks, etc.) then soak the beans in water overnight.

Drain the water from the soaked beans and place the beans in a large pot. Cover with water, add the baking soda and cook for 10 minutes. Drain.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet and add to the pot of beans. Add all of the other ingredients. Cover all with water and cook until the beans are tender.