Ground Beef and Pinto Bean Chili
A well-seasoned chili combines pinto beans, ground beef, and various vegetables with a robust blend of spices including chili powder and cumin.
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Instructions
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Rinse pinto beans, cover with water in a large bowl, and soak overnight; drain before use.
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Place drained beans in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
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Add tomatoes to the beans and simmer for 5 minutes; set aside.
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In a skillet, sauté chopped onions and bell pepper in oil until softened; add garlic and parsley and cook for 2 more minutes.
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In a separate skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it apart.
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Stir the sautéed onion/bell pepper mixture and chili powder into the beef, cooking for 10 minutes.
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Combine the beef mixture with the beans and tomatoes. Stir in ground black pepper, cumin, and salt.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Uncover and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
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Skim off excess fat before serving.