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                       CHILI & BEANS FOR A CROWD

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Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2   c            Oil
  2       tb           Salt
  2       tb           Cumin seed
  9       ea           Garlic cloves 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 cut into 1/2" squar
  2       lb           Pinto beans, dry, rinsed &
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  4       ea           Garlic cloves minced
  3       ea           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.
 Source: Mum's box



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