CHASEN'S CHILI

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. dried pinto beans
• Water
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 large green bell pepper chopped
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup parsley chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 pounds beef chuck, coarsely chopped
• 1 pound pork shoulder coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup Gebhardt's brand chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse the beans picking out the debris. Place beans in a dutch oven with water to cover. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand one hour. Drain off liquid. Rinse beans again. Add enough fresh water to cover beans. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for one hour or until tender.

Stir in tomatoes and their juice. Simmer 5 minutes. In a large skillet saute bell pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add onion and cook until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic and parsley. Add mixture to bean mixture. Using the same skillet melt the butter and saute beef and pork chick until browned. Drain. Add to bean mixture along with the chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin.

Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 1 hour. Uncover and cook 30 minutes more to desired consistency. Skim off excess fat and serve.