kl's chili beans

How To Make kl's chili beans

• 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)
• 2

  Add beans that have been soaked according to package directions, jalapenos, chili powder, cuimn, oregano and garlic.
• 3

  Add enough water to make 6 quarts.
• 4

  Simmer on Medium, covered for 2 hours. Check periodically to make sure there is still enough liquid and stir.
• 5

  Cook ground beef in a skillet. Drain off the grease and add cook meat to the chili pot.
• 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)
• 7

  Continue to simmer until beans are soft. Can take up to 2 more hours depending on the beans.
• 8

  Serve with some chopped onion, sour cream, diced peppers, shredded cheese, corn bread, or tortillas, what ever you like.
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