Pinto Bean Chili Recipe
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Pinto Bean Chili

By: Sandy Dilatush  
"Cumin and chili powder season this traditional chili from Sandy Dilatush of Denver, Colorado. Quesadillas on the side make this Southwestern soup a meal."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 40 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • CHILI CHEESE QUESADILLAS:
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
  • 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
  2. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, for quesadillas, spread about 1 tablespoon of chilies on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese; fold in half. In a large skillet, cook tortillas in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until lightly browned on each side, adding more oil as needed. Cut each in half. Serve with chili.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by Sandy J 
this is a really nice recipe, easy to prepare, worth the time. dont be deterred by the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by Salomeh 
I made a few modifications to this and it turned out great. I added LOTS of garlic while... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by BakinEasy46 
This chili receipe takes time but worth it. It was served at a potluck where I work. Everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Royal 
The only thing I did different was I put my beans in water for 12 hours. Very Good!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by Shron 
AWESOME Pinto Bean Chili, I did alter with a box of spanish rice and my family loved the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by joesgal1991 
Received pinto beans in Angelfood Ministries box. Hmmmmm what to do with them. Came here,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by Lee 
OMG This is too good! I'm not a big chili fan but this is really, really good. I've made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by mom23 
Too bland won't make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by Ulysses 
Average chili recipe. Better than canned hormel, but not as good as stagg's canned chili. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Elizabeth 
Very good chili. I'm a heat seeker, so I dipped out half of the chili and added three... MORE

 
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