1 lb ground lean pork
2 1/2 lb ground chuck
1 1/2 lb onions, chopped
1 lb green peppers, chopped
5 cup tomatoes,chopped
1/2 lb pinto beans
1 1/2 tbsp oil
2 each cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup chili powder
2 tbsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 1/2 tsp msg
1 water
Directions
Soak beans in water to cover overnight. Drain, cover with cold
water and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Add tomatoes
ans simmer 5 min longer.
Saute green peppers in oil until tender, add onions and cook until
tender. Stir frequently. Add garlic and parsley.
In another skillet, melt butter and add chuck and pork. Brown 15 min
until crumbly.. Add to onion mixture and stir in chili powder. Cook
10 min and add mixture to beans.
Season with salt, pepper, cumin seeds and MSG. Simmer, covered 1
hour, then remove cover and simmer 30 minutes longer. Skim fat from
top. Serves 10
Servings: 10 servings
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