Ingredients

  • 1 (29 ounce) canwhole pinto beans
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 2 medium onions
  • 6 shallots, chopped fine
  • 1 (7 ounce) can green chilies
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb pork sausage (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 lb baked beans
  • 1 (4 ounce) can pimientos
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 34 cup chopped celery
  • 12 lb fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 12 cup sweet red pepper
  • 1 (9 ounce) can black olives
  • 13 cup parsley
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 -4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander

Method

  • Melt margarine in kettle or dutch oven.
  • Add chopped onion, shallots, chilis and garlic.
  • Saute until onion is soft.
  • Brown meats and add to vegetables and garlic mixture.
  • Sprinkle in flour and stir.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Simmer 1 and 1/4 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.