Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground round
  • 1/2 pound lean ground pork
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans.
  • Add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook 5 minutes.
  • While beans cook, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add parsley and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add ground round and remaining ingredients; cook 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add meat mixture to bean mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Kids Can Help: Let the kids stir the pot while the meat is browning and the tomatoes are cooking. They'll feel like real cooks. Just make sure you stay close.
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