School Bean Chowder

Name: School Bean Chowder
Ingredients: 1 lb. or 2 1/2 c. pinto beans; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. beef, coarsely ground; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. bread crumbs (dry); 1 1/2 c. tomato puree

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. or 2 1/2 c. pinto beans
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. beef, coarsely ground
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. bread crumbs (dry)
1 1/2 c. tomato puree

Directions

1

Cook beans in 3 quarts of water or more, depending on dryness of beans.
2

When beans are nearly done, add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
3

While beans are cooking, combine meat, onions and garlic.
4

Brown in skillet on top of stove or 350° in oven, stirring frequently.
5

Add puree, chili powder, salt and bread crumbs.
6

Simmer 15 minutes.
7

Combine meat mixture and beans. May have to add more water for desired seasoning and consistency. Makes 3 quarts.