Irish Beef Hand Pies, Recipe from Everyday Food, March 2009. Clean and healthy recipes. 1.Put the beans in a saucepan or bowl and add cold water to cover by about 2 inches.
Cover and soak for at least 6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain and rinse. 2.Put the beans, kombu, onions, chipotle powder, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper in a large saucepan. Add water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1½ to 2 hours. Slow-Cooked Brisket in Onion Gravy Recipe.