Bean Chowder

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb pinto beans
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 2/3 cups tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 cook beans in 3 quarts of water or more depending on dryness of beans.
• 2 when beans are nearly done, add 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt.
• 3 while beans are cooking, combine meat, onions, and garlic; brown in skillet, stirring frequently until done.
• 4 add remaining ingredients to meat mixture.
• 5 simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6 combine meat mixture and beans.
• 7 may have to add more water for desired thickness or more chili powder for desired seasoning.