Lenore'S Chili From Scratch

Directions

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   {"0":"Soak one 32-ounce package of small red beans in a large pan over night to soften the beans. Drain.","2":"In the morning, simmer your beans for two hours in fresh water with 2 or 3 carrot pieces (secret ingredient to eliminate consumers from getting gas when eating this chili!), and a couple of teaspoons of salt.","4":"During the last hour while the beans are cooking, brown 4 pounds of hamburger meat with three chopped onions. Salt and pepper to taste. (I usually use Lawry's seasoning salt and pepper.)","6":"When beans are tender and have finished cooking, drain the water they cooked in and add fresh water. Heat and add the hamburger mixture. Add 5 - 28 ounce cans of chopped tomatoes. Add one large can of tomato sauce. Add 3 - 4 Tablespoons of salt and 4 Tablespoons of chili powder.","8":"Cook and simmer for an hour.","9":"(I actually let it simmer all day on the stove and the flavors really blend and it even tastes better! I end up adding a couple of glasses of water throughout the day as the chili simmers down)","11":"The above ingredients are for a LARGE pan of chili. Cut recipe in half for smaller amounts.","13":"Note: Season to taste. The amounts of salt and chili powder are close but I taste as I go. Remember, you can always add more seasonings but if you add too much up front you can't take any out later!","15":"Large batches can be frozen for later use! (Yummy!)"}