Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         Dry pinto or kidney beans
                        *OR* 2 16-oz cans
   2      cans          Tomatoes (14.5oz ea)
   2      pounds        Chuck; browned -- *
   2      Medium        onions
                        coarsely chopped -- **
   1                    Green pepper -- chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves -- crushed
   2      tablespoons   Chili powder
   1      teaspoon      Pepper
   1      teaspoon      Cumin
                        Salt to taste
   4 1/2  cups          Water

Preparation:

* I buy extra lean and don't brown 1st. ** This works well with red. Stir this once, cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high, for 5 to 6 hour