Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound dry pinto beans
3 1/2 cups water
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 green pepper -- chopped
1 small hot pepper -- chopped/optional
1 pound ground meat
1 can tomatoes -- cut up (16 oz)
2 tablespoons chili powder
salt -- to taste
Preparation:
Rinse and sort beans. In slow cooker: add beans and water, cover, turn heat control to high. Cook 3 hours or until beans are tender. Turn heat to low. Add remaining ingredients, toss, cover. Cook 4 hours. Makes 6 - 8 servings.