Ingredients

  • 8 oz. dried pinto beans
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
  • 1 lb. green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 c. chopped parsley
  • 2 1/2 lb. ground chuck
  • 1 lb. lean ground pork
  • 1/4 c. margarine
  • 1/3 c. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Combine beans with enough water to cover by 2 inches in large saucepan.
  • Soak overnight.
  • Simmer, covered, in same water until tender.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Saute green peppers in oil in large skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add onions. Cook until tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic and parsley. Saute ground chuck and pork in margarine in skillet for 15 minutes.
  • Add to sauteed vegetables.
  • Stir in chili powder.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add to beans.
  • Season with cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer; skim surface.
  • Yield:
  • 12 servings.