Chili & Beans For A Crowdstews 1/2 cup oil 2 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoon cumin seed 9 each garlic cloves minced 2 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 can tomatoes, peeled, chopped 6 cup onions, chopped 6 lb beef small cubes 1 tablespoon fennel 1 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon sugar 24 oz tomato sauce 1/2 lb bacon cut into 1/2 squar 2 lb pinto beans, dry, rinsed & pic 4 each garlic cloves minced 3 each 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 |
