Acadian eight bean chili annie rosenswei

25 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼poundsEach of the following beans
Kidney, White, Pink, Black,
Red, Pinto, Cranberry, Navy.
1poundsBacon
5largesOnions, peeled and chopped
cupGarlic, minced
¼cupCoriander seeds, toasted
And ground
¼cupCinnamon
¼cupPaprika
¼cupCayenne pepper or to taste
For the timid tongue
½cupDried Poblano Chili peppers
Ground
1can108 oz Italian tomatoes
W/juice
12ouncesBeer
5poundsLean ground beef
Salt to taste

Directions

Pick over and wash beans. Put in large pot and cover with 4 qts. cold water. Soak over night. Wash and drain. Cover with water, bring to a bowl over high heat, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. Cook bacon in a large skillet, drain and crumble. Put next 7 ingredients in skillet and saut‚e for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and beer, simmer. In another skillet saut‚e ground beef until no longer pink. When beans are tender drain, reserving liquid. Add meat, bacon and vegetables to beans. Simmer over low heat until hot, adding bean liquid if necessary.