*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        CHILI & BEANS FOR A CROWD

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Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2   c            Oil
   2       tb           Salt
   2       tb           Cumin seed
   9       ea           Garlic cloves minced
   2       tb           Cocoa powder
   1       cn           Tomatoes, peeled, chopped
   6       c            Onions, chopped
   6       lb           Beef small cubes
   1       tb           Fennel
   1       c            Chili powder
   1       tb           Sugar
  24       oz           Tomato sauce
     1/2   lb           Bacon cut into 1/2" squar
   2       lb           Pinto beans, dry, rinsed &
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   4       ea           Garlic cloves minced
   3       ea           Water

  Saute onions until translucent. Sprinkle salt in
  stockpot brown beef over medium high heat. Grind cumin
  & fennel add to meat with onion garlic, chili powder,
  cocoa & sugar. Stir in tomatoes & tomato sauce & 4
  cups water. Bring to a boil reduce heat to simmer stir
  occasionally for 3 1/2 hours. If its too thick add
  water. BEANS In heavy pot cook bacon until crisp. Add
  beans, garlic, salt and water. Bring to a boil over
  moderate heat. Reduce heat & simmer, stir occasionally
  until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Use slotted
  spoon to add beans to chili. use liquid to thin chili.
  Source: Mum's box
 


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