Friday, October 19, 2012

Grandma Chapple's Chili Con Carne

1 1/2 cups red chili beans or 2 1/2 cups (20 oz) kidney beans
1 large onion, sliced
1 chopped green pepper
1 lb ground beef
3 1/2 cups tomatoes (27-29 oz)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 - 2 TBSP chili powder

Soak chili beans overnight. Cook in boiling, salted water until tender. Brown onion, green pepper, and meat. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer 2 hours, adding water if necessary. Add beans; heat thoroughly. Serves 6.



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