*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Chili & Beans For A Crowd

Recipe By     : Mum's box
Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Oil
   2       tb           Salt
   2       tb           Cumin seed
   9       cl           Garlic -- minced
   2       tb           Cocoa powder
   1       cn           Tomatoes -- peeled, chopped
   6       c            Onions -- chopped
   6       lb           Beef -- small cubes
   1       tb           Fennel
   1       c            Chili powder
   1       tb           Sugar
  24       oz           Tomato sauce
     1/2   lb           Bacon -- diced 1/2"
   2       lb           Dry pinto beans --
                        - picked through & rinsed
   4       cl           Garlic -- minced
   4       c            Water

  Saute onions until translucent. Sprinkle salt in stockpot brown
  beef over medium high heat. Grind cumin & fennel add to meat with
  onion garlic, chili powder, cocoa & sugar. Stir in tomatoes &
  tomato sauce & 4 cups water. Bring to a boil reduce heat to simmer
  stir occasionally for 3-1/2 hours. If its too thick add water.

  Beans:

  In heavy pot cook bacon until crisp. Add beans, garlic, salt, and
  water. Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce heat & simmer,
  stir occasionally until beans are tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Use
  slotted spoon to add beans to chili. use liquid to thin chili.


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