Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   lb           Dry pinto or kidney beans
   2       cn           Tomatoes (14.5oz ea)
   2       lb           Chuck -- browned, *
   2       tb           Chili powder
   1       t            Pepper
   1       t            Cumin
   4 1/2   c            Water
                        - *OR* 2 16-oz cans
   2                    Medium onions -- coarsely
                        - chopped, **
   1                    Green pepper -- chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves -- crushed
                        Salt to taste

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