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Pinto Bean Chili

SUBMITTED 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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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

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.
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.
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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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

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

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

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by joesgal1991

Received pinto beans in Angelfood Ministries box. Hmmmmm what to do with them. Came here,... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2007 by Andrew D. Anderson

Good, but not outstanding. MORE