CHILI CON CARNE

By

Maxine Hayes Riggs

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pinto beans
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fat
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 pounds ground or cubed beef
  • 1 quart canned tomatoes, strained
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Preparation

Step 1

Soak beans overnight; cook tender. Brown onion and garlic in fat. Blend chili powder, flour and salt; add to onion and garlic. Add beans and meat. Cover and cook 1 hour. Add tomatoes, oregano. Cover, simmer 1 1/2 hours. Makes 8 to 10 servings.