kl's chili beans

How To Make kl's chili beans

• Step 1
  In a lg heavy bottom pot, on medium heat, cook the chopped onion with the chorizo until chorizo is done, if using chorizo. Otherwise add onion to ground beef (step 5)
• Step 2
  Add beans that have been soaked according to package directions, jalapenos, chili powder, cuimn, oregano and garlic.
• Step 3
  Add enough water to make 6 quarts.
• Step 4
  Simmer on Medium, covered for 2 hours. Check periodically to make sure there is still enough liquid and stir.
• Step 5
  Cook ground beef in a skillet. Drain off the grease and add cook meat to the chili pot.
• Step 6
  Crush the stewed tomatoes into a bowl and add the masa, if using. Otherwise just crush right into the pot with your fingers. (you can imagine you are sqwishing someone you are mad at...lol)
• Step 7
  Continue to simmer until beans are soft. Can take up to 2 more hours depending on the beans.
• Step 8
  Serve with some chopped onion, sour cream, diced peppers, shredded cheese, corn bread, or tortillas, what ever you like.
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