Brown Bean Chowder Recipe
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Brown Bean Chowder

By: Tonysgirl  
"This bean chowder is similar to chili. It's one of the most popular dishes at Tulsa Public Schools. Those of us growing up in the 60's and 70's remember it fondly as a favorite treat. A real stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Tradition dictates that it is served with cinnamon rolls. This was given to me by my grandmother who was a dietician/cook for over 40 years."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups dried pinto beans
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 2/3 cups tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Place the beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, and cook until the beans are almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
  2. While the beans are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender and meat is browned. Drain off excess grease, and stir in the tomato puree, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt and bread crumbs. Stir into the pot with the beans, adding more water if needed to achieve your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasonings if you like before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 248 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 23mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by Marsha R. 
I was one of those kids growing up in the 60s & 70s in Tulsa and have wanted this recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2005 by EPECKA 
It is really good and filling. has a lot of room for personalization MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by RAYEFACE 
This is a classic I found this recipe last winter when we were snowed in and needed variety... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by Caroline C 
I made this with canned pinto beans, played around with the seasonings until it was how we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by mom 
This is an all time favorite at our house. MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2008 by Susieqzie 
OMG This is sooooooo yummy. It is so filling and was a TPS kid of the 60's & 70's and longed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck 
This is my dear Grandma's recipe. This tastes very similar to Campbell's fiesta chili beef... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by kayla 
I grew up in Tulsa, and now I teach third grade for TPS. This bean chowder is still my favorite! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by LINDA MCLEAN 
This is a great base recipe and I must admit, I modified it quite a bit. I used canned beans;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by Manzanita 
This is exactly the bean recipe I was looking for! I was trying to describe to my dh the... MORE

 
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