Chasen's Famous Chili

Ingredients · for 10 (scales to your household)

• 1 cup Dried pinto beans $0.79
• 3 cups Water $0.00
• 1 Can Crushed tomatoes $2.86
• 1 tablespoon Canola oil $0.05
• 2 cups Red bell pepper $1.81
• 2 cups Onion $1.51
• 1/4 cup Flat-leaf parsley $0.41
• 2 Garlic cloves $0.06
• 1 1/4 pounds Ground round $9.92
• 1/2 pound Lean ground pork $2.74
• 3 tablespoons Chili powder $1.07
• 1 teaspoon Salt $0.05
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin $0.13
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper $0.07

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans.
2. Add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook 5 minutes.
3. While beans cook, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add parsley and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add ground round and remaining ingredients; cook 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add meat mixture to bean mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
4. Kids Can Help: Let the kids stir the pot while the meat is browning and the tomatoes are cooking. They'll feel like real cooks. Just make sure you stay close.

Per serving