Chilibeans

January 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Cover one pound ( 2 cups) of California pink beans ( or light red kidney beans) with boiling water and let stand an hour or so. Drain beans put into large , heavy pot, cover with boiling water again and add:

1 Onion ( chopped) ( about 5 cup)

1 to 3 cloves ( minced)

1/3 cup Bacon drippings ( or oil)

1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup ( 8 oz) Tomato Sauce1 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder1/4 teaspoon Cumin Seed ( or powder)Cook slowly ( covered) about three hours , till beans are tender and a rich sauce is formed. Add more hot water if , if necessary. Beans should be neither too dry or too juicy.These Chilibeans will make 8 to 10 servings as a side dish. To make them into Chili Con Carne for a main dish , cook the following meat sauce separately while beans are simmering.