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Debbie's Chili

Source of Recipe


Debbie






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb dried pinto beans
  
• 9 cups water
  
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 3 cans (16 oz) stewed tomatoes
  
• 1 can (29 oz) tomato puree
  
• 2 cans (4 oz each) green chilies
  
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1/8 cup dried parsley flakes
  
• 1 T dried red pepper flakes
  
• 1 T dried oregano
  
• 2 tsp ground cumin
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Rinse beans. Place in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand 1 hour.
   
   
2. Drain beans and discard liquid. In the same kettle, bring beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender. Drain (beans should measure 6 cups) and set aside.
   
   
3. In a large skillet, brown beef and onion. Drain fat. Combine beans, beef/onion and all remaining ingredients in a kettle or Dutch oven. Simmer for about 1 hour.
   
   






Final Comments


Yield: 6-8 servings.