Walt Disney's Chili and Beans

By ArmySister

This is supposedly a personal recipe of Walt Disney

Ingredients

• 2 pounds dry pink (pinto) beans
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried tyme
• 3 cups canned solid-pack tomatoes
• Salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Rinse beans and soak overnight in cold water.

2. Drain beans and place in a 2-quart saucepan.

3. Add fresh water to cover by 2 inches.

3. Add sliced onions and simmer 2 hours or until tender.

4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large soup pot and saute garlic.

5. Add celery and beef and cook until browned.

6. Add chili powder, paprika & thyme.

7. Break up tomatoes and add to pot, blending well.

8. Cover and simmer 1 hour.

9. When beans are tender, add to pot and and gently blend.

10. Add salt & pepper and continue to cook for 30 minutes.