Chasen's Chili


1/2 lb. pinto beans
5 c. canned tomatoes
1 lb. green bell pepper, chpd.
1 1/2 tbs. salad oil
1 1/2 lb. onions, chpd.
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 c. parsley, chpd.
2 c. butter
2 1/2 lb. ground beef, coarsely ground
1 lb. ground lean pork
1/3 c. chili powder
2 tbs. salt
1 1/2 tsp.pepper
1 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
1 1/2 tsp. Accent

Soak washed beans overnight in water.
Simmer covered in same water until tender.
Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
Saute green bell pepper in oil 5 minutes.
Add onion and cook until tender, stirring.
Add garlic and parsley.
Melt butter and saute meat 15 minutes.
Add meat to onion mixture.
Stir in chili powder and cook 10 more minutes.
Add to beans and add spices.
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
Skim fat from top.