Tex-mex chili

2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsPinto beans, dried
1tablespoonBacon drippings
3tablespoonsChili powder
2poundsGround beef
2largesGreen peppers; chopped
2mediumsOnions; chopped
2Garlic cloves; minced
cupChili powder
1tablespoonSalt
1teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonCumin seeds
16ouncesTomatoes, whole; undrained
1Hot red pepper; dried

Directions

Sort and wash pinto beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water about 2 inches above beans; cover and let soak overnight.

Add bacon drippings and 3 tablespoons chili powder to beans and water.

Cover and simmer 1 hour or until tender, adding more water if necessary.

Combine ground beef, green peppers, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until ground beef is browned; drain.

Stir in next 5 ingredients; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add beans and hot red pepper; continue to cook for 15 minutes. Remove hot red pepper before serving.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1983. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 01-20-95