Ingredients

  • 12 ounces canned kidney beans
  • 12 cup water
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes
  • 1 lb green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 12 lbs onions, chopped
  • 1 12 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 12 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 12 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 2 12 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 13 cup chili powder (2 more)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • 1 12 teaspoons pepper
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

  • Place beans in a large pot with 1/2 cup water.
  • Add more water as needed.
  • Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in large skillet and saute green peppers slowly 5 minutes.
  • Add onions and cook until tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic and parsley.
  • In a second large skillet, melt butter and saute beef and pork 15 minutes.
  • Add meat to onion mixture, stir in chili powder and cook 10 minutes.
  • Add meat mixture to beans in large pot.
  • Season with salt, pepper and cumin.
  • Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
  • Remove cover and cook 30 minutes longer.
  • Skim fat off top.
  • NOTE: This chili freezes very well.