Chasen's Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups pinto beans
• 3 cups cold water
• 5 cups canned tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 4 cups chopped green peppers
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 4 ounces butter
• 3 1/2 lbs ground beef, coarsely ground
• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin

Recipe

• 1 pour the beans in a saucepan and cook until tender, adding water if necessary heat the oil in the skillet, add the peppers and onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
• 2 add the garlic and parsley.
• 3 heat oil and butter in a pot large enough for all the ingredients.
• 4 add the beef and cook about 25 minutes, stirring to break up the lumps.
• 5 add the chili powder and cumin about halfway through the cooking process.
• 6 add the peppers and onions to the meat.
• 7 add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
• 8 simmer for 60 minutes, stirring often.
• 9 add the beans and water and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
• 10 skim off fat.
• 11 serve with sour cream, chopped onions, shredded cheddar cheese and crackers.