Modified Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 1 cup pinto beans
• 3 cup water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cup Onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 lbs lean ground Beef
• 2 cup tomato
• 6 oz unsalted tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp garlic clove
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Place beans and 3 cups water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Do not drain. Set aside for 1 hour. Return beans to heat, adding water to cover if necessary. Simmer for one hour or until beans are tender. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add Onion and green pepper. Cook until Onion is transparent. Add meat and brown. Pour off all fat. Add beans and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving. Note: You may substitute 3 cups no-salt-added canned kidney beans instead of dried beans and water. Also, unsalted canned tomatoes can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes.